Downtown Civic Campus
Built for Connection
Imagine stepping into the heart of downtown and immediately feeling a sense of connection and activity. A place where you can work, grab a bite, meet up with friends, discover new shops, relax in green spaces, and even call home — all in one vibrant hub designed to feel both lively and inviting.
That’s the vision driving the Downtown Civic Campus. We are creating a space that doesn’t just serve our community’s needs but celebrates who we are in Greeley. It’s about bringing together the best of what we already love with new opportunities to connect, gather, and grow.
We've heard from our residents, and we’re investing in bringing new energy to downtown. The Downtown Civic Campus will be more than state-of-the-art civic facilities; it will be surrounded by welcoming green spaces and public areas created to serve everyday life and special celebrations. This is the first of several initiatives that will spark opportunity and create a bold new chapter for our historic downtown.
Public and Private Partnerships Together
This project is a collaboration. Together, the City of Greeley, Weld County, Greeley-Evans School District 6, and private partners are transforming downtown into a thriving civic hub. Our goals are to:
Establish a Centralized Civic Campus
Modern, future-ready facilities that meet current needs and support long-term growth for public services.Drive Economic Development and Private Investment
Encourage business activity, attract private investment, and support job creation through strategic redevelopment.Maximize Use of Downtown Property
Make strategic use of public land to generate long-term financial value and strengthen the City’s fiscal health.Activate Land and Public Spaces
Enhance walkability, vibrancy, and accessibility through thoughtful design, programming, and community-focused spaces.Advance Greeley’s Long-Term Vision and Identity
Renew downtown in a way that honors history, reflects inclusive values, and builds pride in place.Design a Welcoming, Inclusive, and Connected District
Ensure downtown serves all residents—offering a mix of uses, inviting public spaces, and a civic heart for the community.
These investments add up to more than new buildings. They create a welcoming downtown destination where government, businesses, and community connect to benefit everyone in our city.
Why It Matters
By joining forces, the City, County, School District, and private partners can:
- Make government services easier and more convenient to access
- Create new jobs and grow local tax revenues
- Transform underused land into thriving community spaces
- Attract new business and private investment
- Strengthen the downtown economy for years to come
Why Now?
All three major partners – the City, Weld County, and Greeley-Evans School District 6 – need new facilities right now to accommodate their workforce and business needs. Aligning their timelines creates an opportunity to:
- Save taxpayer dollars by sharing resources
- Maximize the impact of public investment without raising taxes
- Spark new private development and businesses alongside civic projects
- Build a lasting civic center that anchors a stronger downtown
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Greeley’s Downtown Civic Campus To Bring Jobs, Services And Vibrancy To City Center
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For the Dec. 9 meeting minutes, agenda and to play the meeting online, visit Greeley’s city meeting portal.
Below is the official news release from the City of Greeley:
GREELEY, Colo. — Envisioned as a one-stop civic hub, the state-of-the-art Civic Campus project brings together modern public facilities, private investment and shared infrastructure, allocated in one central area convenient to Greeley residents. The City is collaborating with key partners such as Greeley-Evans School District 6 and Weld County to best serve the community.
The Downtown Civic Campus is a long-term investment in downtown Greeley designed to create economic opportunity, provide needed amenities for residents, and support revitalization by bringing together:
- Public services and workplaces
- Dining and small businesses
- Gathering spaces and green areas
- Opportunities to live, work, and connect downtown
Economic Impact
Preliminary analysis from Anderson Analytics estimates the Downtown Civic Campus could generate:- More than $12 million in annual off-site economic activity
- Over 1,500 new local jobs supported
- About $3 million in annual wages
At a December 9 Council Work Session, the City outlined plans to finance the project using Certificates of Participation, or COPs. COPs are commonly used for big public projects because they offer flexible repayment and refinancing options. The City of Greeley has previously used COPs to fund major public facilities, including City Center South and Fire Stations 2 and 6.
The Civic Campus project is the centerpiece of Greeley’s long-term plan to revitalize downtown. It will boost local businesses. It will increase community engagement. The project will also showcase Greeley’s spirit through cultural activities and art installations. The project team evaluated the location because it is efficient and has strong infrastructure. This helps keep overall project costs low.
As planning continues, the City recognizes the importance of Greeley’s history and the role it plays in shaping the community’s identity. The Civic Campus project is being approached guided with deep respect with an understanding of that for this legacy, with future phases intended to respect Greeley’s rich past while meeting the needs of a rapidly growing city.
Residents can learn more about the Downtown Civic Campus and ask questions at https://speakupgreeley.com/downtown-civic-campus.
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Downtown Civic Campus Funding Plan Moves Forward
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At the December 9 City Council Work Session, Council received an update on updated cost estimates and possible funding options, including certificates of participation, general obligation bonds, and other approaches. City Council reviewed and supported a proposed funding plan for the Downtown Civic Campus. The plan will use certificates of participation to help fund new public facilities designed to support modern service delivery for residents, businesses, and visitors.
View the Council Work Session Presentation here.
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Greeley Downtown Framework Plans
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City Council Work Session - March 25, 2025
John Hall, Director of Economic Development, introduced Richmark Properties and Vertikal, who presented an early concept for a Downtown Civic Campus and Master Plan. The vision includes a new City Hall, hotel, school district offices, justice center, and opportunities for new businesses and housing. City Council approved moving the concept forward with next steps planned for later this year.
Watch or listen to this presentation here. You can also view Richmark’s initial Downtown District Framework Plans to see the full vision for strengthening the heart of Downtown Greeley, here.
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District 6 moving forward with Downtown Civic Campus planning
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Greeley Tribune - August 14, 2025
The Greeley-Evans School District 6 Board of Education has approved a resolution to support the Downtown Civic Campus project, joining Weld County, the city of Greeley and private developers...Read the full article here.
