Why Downtown?
A Place to Invest
Downtown offers opportunities for new development, adaptive reuse, and investment in existing properties. The Elevate Downtown Plan provides a shared direction for future growth, while the DDA supports eligible projects through grants, loans, and tax increment financing (TIF). Explore current developments and market reports to understand the opportunities shaping Downtown’s next chapter.
A Place to Do Business
Downtown brings businesses into proximity with government, civic institutions, professional services, and other employers. Its mix of commercial spaces offers options for entrepreneurs, established businesses, and organizations looking to expand. Convenient highway access and a walkable setting connect employees and customers to both the region and the amenities around them.
A Growing Residential Market
Downtown’s growing residential population expands the customer base for local businesses and gives employees opportunities to live near work. Residents generate demand for shopping, dining, and everyday services beyond the workday, supporting business activity throughout the week. Nearby customers can become loyal regulars, strengthening repeat business.
Amenities That Support Business
Restaurants, coffee shops, independent retailers, cultural institutions, and sports venues give people reasons to visit Downtown and spend time here. Parks, trails, and access to the outdoors add to its appeal as a place to work and live. Together, these amenities help businesses attract employees, welcome clients, and connect with customers.
Downtown Colorado Springs Business Resources
Explore the State of Downtown Report, quarterly updates, and market research for data on employment, residents, visitation, commercial real estate, and development activity. Use these resources to inform business location, expansion, and investment decisions.
Learn about Downtown Development Authority grants, loans, and tax increment financing reimbursement opportunities for eligible businesses, properties, and development projects.
Explore active and planned residential, commercial, mixed-use, civic, and public-realm projects shaping Downtown Colorado Springs through the interactive development map.
How We Can Help
Considering a business location, expansion, property investment, or development project Downtown? The Downtown Partnership can help you explore market information, identify potentially applicable financial programs, and connect with property owners, commercial brokers, and the agencies involved in moving your plans forward.
Contact our Director of Planning & Economic Development at Craig@DowntownCS.com or 719-886-0088.
