Downtown Civic Campus

We had the opportunity to host a booth at this year’s State of the City on April 15. It was great to connect with community members, answer questions and share what’s ahead for the project.

We appreciate any extra chance to talk about the project, hear feedback and help more people get connected through SpeakUpGreeley.com. Your input helps shape the future of our community.

If you weren’t able to attend, you can still get involved. Explore projects, share your thoughts and follow along. Additional community meetings are being planned and we’ll share more details as they take shape.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on March 26 at the Greeley Recreation Center. We were glad to see so many of you show up, ask questions and share feedback about the Downtown Civic Campus project.

The room included representatives from Weld County, Greeley-Evans School District 6, the Downtown Development Authority, project team and City. It was a good reminder that this project is a true community effort with a lot of people at the table working toward the same goal.

We heard from business owners with real questions about how construction and development will affect their operations. We heard concerns about stormwater improvements and road access. Your feedback from this meeting is already shaping how we move forward. More meetings are being planned, and we will share details as soon as they are confirmed. Let's keep the conversation going!

The resources from the Infrastructure table as it relates to the Civic Campus can be found here:

• Proposed Stormwater Drainage Segment for Downtown
• Second Proposed Stormwater Drainage Segment
• Sewer Improvements
• Water Improvements

And renderings of the Campus from the project team, can be found here:

• City Hall Rendering - 3.26.2026
• Greeley-Evans School District 6 Rendering - 3.26.2026
• Hotel Rendering - 3.26.2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Farewell, City Hall event on February 27 and 28. We appreciate all who stopped by to reflect, share memories, and be part of this moment. Over the course of the two-day event, more than 200 community members, former staff, and residents came together to celebrate the round building at 1000 10th Street and its many years of service to the community.

We also received over 180 responses sharing your ideas for how City Hall should be remembered, along with many thoughtful memories and stories. These contributions will help inform how the space is honored as the project moves forward.

As the Civic Campus project moves forward, the City of Greeley will host Farewell, City Hall, a two-day opportunity to reflect on the history and role of the round building at 1000 10th Street.

The main event will be held on Friday, February 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. A smaller, informal walkthrough-style event will take place on Saturday, February 28, from 3 to 5 p.m., for those unable to attend on Friday.

During the events, attendees can:

• Share memories and reflections about the round building
• Provide input on ways to recognize its legacy
• Hear brief remarks from city leaders and Historic Greeley Inc.
• Observe a flag removal ceremony on Friday

Community members are invited to attend either day. After this event, starting March 2, the new City Hall location will be at 1200 11th Ave.

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.

Over the past several months, the Civic Campus project team has made progress on space programming, site analysis, and early cost modeling to support future decision-making.

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.

City Council will receive a Downtown Civic Campus progress update during its Work Session on December 9 at 6 p.m. Community members are welcome to observe the meeting either online or in person.

You can watch the meeting live through the City’s online meeting portal by visiting: City Council Work Session.

Meeting information will update on the portal page on December 9. If you prefer to attend in person, Work Sessions take place at City Center South, 1001 11th Avenue.

Work Sessions give Council an opportunity to review information, ask questions, and discuss next steps with staff. Public comment is not part of Work Sessions, but they are open for the community to watch and stay informed about the Civic Campus project.

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.

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.