- Spend the day exploring downtown Denver and finish the night with a stay at the Populus Hotel.
Morrison
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a renowned and iconic outdoor concert venue located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near Morrison, Colorado, USA. It is a symbol of Colorado's natural beauty and beloved cultural landmark.
Denver
The Populus Hotel in Denver is a striking example of placemaking through sustainability, design, and urban integration. Touted as the first carbon-positive hotel in the United States, Populus is more than just a place to stay—it’s a thoughtfully designed destination that enhances the cultural, environmental, and social fabric of downtown Denver. Placemaking Elements at Populus: Sustainable Identity – The hotel goes beyond carbon neutrality by investing in reforestation and ecological restoration, turning sustainability into a core aspect of its public image and experience. This environmental commitment reflects growing public values …
Denver
The historic Evans School in Denver's Golden Triangle has been revitalized into the Schoolyard Beer Garden, a lively community space featuring a café, outdoor seating, and plans for retail and event spaces. This adaptive reuse project breathes new life into a 120-year-old building, fostering neighborhood engagement and preserving historic architecture
Fort Collins
The Transformer Cabinet Murals project in Fort Collins is a creative placemaking initiative that transforms ordinary electrical utility boxes into vibrant works of public art. Launched by Art in Public Places (APP) in 2004, this ongoing program beautifies city infrastructure while promoting local artists and community identity. Key Features of the Project - Turning Utilities into Canvases More than 375 transformer cabinets across Fort Collins have been hand-painted with colorful, site-specific designs, turning eyesores into artistic landmarks. - Local Artist Engagement Each mural is designed and painted by local artists, …
Bellvue
Mishawaka is a legendary music venue, restaurant and bar located in the stunning Poudre Canyon in Bellvue, CO. ‘The Mish’ can be found 13.7 miles up the Poudre Canyon Highway (CO 14). The Highway begins approximately 10 miles northwest of Fort Collins and is part of the Northern Colorado Loop Tour. Mishawaka’s restaurant and bar are open year-round, as is the The SpokesBUZZ Lounge (formally known as the Dancehall space). The outdoor amphitheatre is open seasonally from late May to late September. The indoor venue capacity is 154 and the …
Note: Each numbered pin on the map correspond to a placemaking project that is in the list of Planned Projects to Visit in this journey.