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Council passes rules updates on criteria, collaboration
New, improved landmark ordinance takes effect Nov. 1
After more than a year of work, the package of proposed updates to the rules that govern Denver's Landmark Preservation Program were unanimously approved by the Denver City Council at its meeting Monday, September 30.

The changes will take effect starting November 1, 2019.


City planners and a volunteer task force began developing an update to the landmark ordinance changes in March of 2018, meeting monthly for about a year. Over the summer, public events were held throughout the city to give community members a chance to learn about and weigh in on the proposed changes.

Two of the changes involve an update to landmark designation criteria to include culture and an update to the demolition review process. Click the buttons below for more information on these key pieces of the updates.
National conference coming to Denver in October
If you are interested in participating in a national conversation on preservation here in Denver, there is still time to register for PastForward.

Architects, planners, students and preservationists will gather for this conference in a couple of weeks, hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Registration for the three-day event, which is co-sponsored by the City of Denver, is open now at www.PastForwardConference.org .

Among the events open to attendees is an inside look at the renovations to Gio Ponti's Martin Building at the Denver Art Museum, led by city preservation planners. Sign up by October 3 at ponti.eventbrite.com .
About Landmark Preservation
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Landmark preservation is an important function of Denver Community Planning and Development . Denver City Council enacted the Denver Landmark Ordinance in 1967 to foster the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of structures and districts of historical, architectural and/or geographic significance.
Staff in our Landmark Preservation office and two landmark boards carry out that mission through design review, historic surveys and landmark designations. Staff also assists owners of historic properties by providing guidance and resources for preserving, maintaining and rehabilitating historic buildings and properties. You can learn more about Denver's preservation efforts at Denvergov.org/landmark .