The Lower Downtown Historic District was formed by an act of City Council in 1988, with the intention of encouraging the preservation and vitality of an area that is significant because of its architectural, historical, and economic value. The historic status granted protection to the community's historic resources by enactment of a zoning ordinance that includes building height limitations, as well as strict design guidelines for rehabilitation and new construction.

LoDo is a special neighborhood and merits special attention, but navigating the various processes can sometimes be complicated. So, here are some helpful links and resources related to historic preservation, construction, and design review in LoDo:

City of Denver:
Department of Community Planning & Development
Webb Building - 201 W. Colfax Avenue
2nd Floor - Dept. 205
Denver, CO 80202

General Inquiries:
Judy Blake - 720.865.2985

judy.blake@denvergov.org

Preservation Architects:
Everett Shigeta -720.865.2944 everett.shigeta@ci.denver.co.us

Chris Murata - 720.865.2929

Christie.Murata@ci.denver.co.us