News
Read about what’s taking shape in Downtown Westminster. Explore announcements, new businesses, development activity, construction progress, and the events bringing the community together.
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Downtown Westminster has slowly taken shape — but soon will get an injection of life with park, food hall
Downtown Westminster is entering an exciting new phase of redevelopment with a slate of transformative projects on the horizon: a three-acre Center Park opening this fall; the Red Lotus Den, an eatery and entertainment destination, set to open next year; a new 49-unit affordable senior housing project; and hundreds of additional apartments and townhomes under…
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Downtown Westminster Permanent Art Installation Set to Honor Former Mall
Downtown Westminster will soon feature a striking new public artwork: a 30-foot hot air balloon sculpture titled Float Together, designed by New York City studio Hou De Sousa. Selected from more than 100 international submissions, the steel installation will symbolize both Westminster’s future as a growing community hub and its past connection to the old…
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Salady and X Nail Spa Join Vibrant Downtown Westminster Businesses
Downtown Westminster is welcoming two exciting new businesses to its growing community: Salady and X Nails Spa. Both establishments officially opened their doors this July in the Ascent building, bringing fresh energy and new experiences to the area. Salady, located on Eaton Street, is a vibrant fast-casual restaurant that offers a customizable menu of healthy…
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Westminster gives a $300,000 boost in “activation” efforts for Downtown
Downtown Westminster will see a boost in activity thanks to a new $300,000 pilot program approved by the Westminster Economic Development Authority Board in partnership with the Westminster Chamber of Commerce. Funded by taxes generated from Downtown Westminster businesses and residents, the year-long initiative will focus on driving foot traffic, community engagement, and local economic…
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New U.S. 36/Sheridan Underpass Opening June 10
Whether you drive along Sheridan Boulevard, ride your bicycle down the U.S. 36 Bikeway, or take an RTD bus from the US36/Sheridan Station, you will soon notice a major improvement in how you get around Westminster. The Sheridan Boulevard Multimodal Transportation Improvement Project – also known as the Sheridan Underpass – is nearing completion and…
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The Ascent in Downtown Westminster Welcoming Three New Businesses
Driving by the Ascent in Downtown Westminster you will notice signage for Bonchon, a Korean fried chicken restaurant, DA The Alley, a tea shop with fine teas and handmade tapioca pearls, and Edward Jones financial advisor. Bonchon is anticipated to open within the next month, and DA The Alley and Edward Jones are beginning the…
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Downtown Westminster adds three more LEED certified buildings
Three Downtown Westminster buildings were recently recognized by the US Green Building Council as LEED certified buildings. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is an internationally recognized green building certification. The Alamo Drafthouse achieved LEED certification, becoming the second Alamo in the country to achieve this prestigious accomplishment. The Origin Hotel…
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Downtown Westminster’s Sweet Bloom named best coffee shop in Colorado
There’s really only one way to describe the massive Westminster home of Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters, newly launched inside Downtown Westminster —grand is the word you’ll be looking for, all high ceilings and so many windows and the finishes du jour, with so many places to sit and muse and drink coffee and socialize, or get…