04/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/06/2026 14:11
Published on April 06, 2026
Denver- The Denver Department of Finance (DOF) today announced the launch of an online dashboard at denvergov.org/vibrantbond that allows Denverites to track the status of all Vibrant Denver bond projects. Users are able to access details of each project's scope, schedule, and budget. As the bond program continues to advance, the city will also share opportunities for residents to provide input and feedback on the design of specific projects. The dashboard was first showcased at the Mayor Council meeting on March 31, 2026.
"Denverites deserve transparency into the progress of the improvements they voted to approve," said Mayor Mike Johnston. "I am committed to ensuring every one of these projects gets off the ground this year, and thanks to this dashboard, you'll be able to hold me to my word."
Explore the Interactive Dashboard
Approved by voters in 2025, the $950 million Vibrant Denver Bond Program is delivering 58 major projects across Denver, including libraries, parks and recreation centers, cultural facilities, affordable housing, improved streets and bridges, a family health clinic, a children's advocacy center, and much more. The money raised through the first bond tranche that closed earlier this month will go toward design costs for multiple projects, land acquisition where necessary, and some construction costs.
General obligation (GO) bonds are a long-term debt instrument issued by state or local governments to fund public capital improvement projects such as roads, bridges, bikeways, public facilities and parks. This includes restoring, replacing and expanding existing capital assets. Local GO bond programs are authorized by Denver voters every 4-10 years and repaid through property taxes. Denver's previous bond programs include Elevate Denver, a 10-year, $937 million general obligation bond program approved by voters in 2017, and RISE Denver, a five-year, $260 million general obligation bond program approved by voters in 2021. For more information, visit denvergov.org/gobonds.
Committed to being the best financially managed city and county in the nation, the Department of Finance (DOF) unifies the financial and accounting functions of the City and County of Denver and provides residents easy access to key financial data through Transparent Denver. DOF is divided into the Office of the CFO and seven divisions, including the Assessor's Office, Controller's Office, Budget and Management Office, Capital Management and Financing, Real Estate, Risk Management and Worker's Compensation, and Treasury. For more information, visit Denvergov.org/finance.
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