2026 Goals Announcement

This City and County of Denver meeting on January 27, 2026, featured Mayor Mike Johnston presenting the city's 2026 goals focused on safety, affordability, vibrancy, and climate resilience. Key procurement-related priorities include delivering 3 million square feet of downtown office and retail space to reduce vacancy, ensuring catalytic public development projects funded by the Denver bond package proceed on time and on budget, and expanding affordable housing by delivering 2,500 new affordable units and permitting an additional 5,000 total units. The city also emphasized capital improvement projects such as the new Summit Stadium and infrastructure around the Bronco Stadium. Safety initiatives aim to reduce gun-related homicides and shootings, supported by integrated city services. Climate goals include installing 5,000 clean energy systems like solar and EV charging stations and enhancing green infrastructure. The mayor highlighted the importance of public engagement and collaboration with city council to achieve these goals, underscoring a commitment to accountability and economic revitalization through strategic investments and procurement.