Dossier
Downtown Development Authority
Coverage of Downtown Development Authority in the Nexus archive.
- Tax-funded immersive theater faces eviction in downtown Denver before it even opens
The Denver Immersive Repertory Theater (DIRT) faces eviction before opening due to unpaid rent and a construction-related lawsuit. The project, which received a $400,000 city loan, owes over $51,000 in rent and has construction at 65% completion. Owners Steve Wargo and Blair Russell had planned to open a 10,000-square-foot immersive theater in March 2026.
- It's last call for several downtown Denver bars and restaurants as string of closures hits the area
Several downtown Denver bars and restaurants, including 1Up Arcade Bar, Church and Union, and Rock Bottom, are closing due to economic pressures and high operating costs. Owner Jourdan Adler cited challenges in maintaining momentum amid downtown changes, while new businesses have opened in the area with city investments.