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We're updating the Design Guidelines for Landmark Structures and Districts
Landmark house on Stout St
Landmark Preservation is currently updating the Design Guidelines for Denver Landmark Structures and Districts. The design guidelines update will be divided into four phases and each phase will include:
  • community meetings and input,
  • a discussion item at the Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC),
  • public review of draft updates, and
  • a public hearing in which the LPC will formally consider the changes for adoption.
Project Kickoff Meeting

Join us for a virtual project kickoff meeting to learn about the design guidelines update followed by a question and answer session.

September 29, 6-7:30 p.m.
Join by phone: 720-928-9299
Webinar ID: 871 8939 5003 
Mayor’s Design Awards return to highlight the best in urban design
Mayor's Design Awards
The Mayor’s Design Awards honor projects throughout the city for excellence in architecture, exterior design and place-making. Awards are presented to Denver homeowners, business owners, nonprofits, and artists for their creative contributions to the public realm through innovative design.

To nominate a project, learn more about the Mayor’s Design Awards and see past winners, visit DenverGov.org/MDA.

The deadline to nominate a project is October 8.
Landmark Preservation webinar series
Join us for our next Landmark Preservation webinar.

Intro to Demolition Review
September 9 at 12 p.m.

Customized design guidelines for La Alma Lincoln Park Historic District
La Alma mural
Through a year-long community process, Landmark Preservation has customized the design guidelines to appropriately reflect the history and culture of the La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhood.


Note: The draft customized design guidelines are available in English. Final customized design guidelines will be available in English and Spanish.

These design guidelines will be reviewed and voted upon by the Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) at a public hearing on September 21.
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, geographic and/or cultural significance.

Staff in our Landmark Preservation office and two landmark commissions 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.

Learn more about Denver's preservation efforts at denvergov.org/landmark.