DENVER - On May 22, 2025 Governor Polis unveiled new renderings of the Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway, which will connect Coloradans to Lincoln Veterans Park and commemorate Colorado’s great history. Designed by Studio Gang, the international architecture and urban design firm led by Jeanne Gang, as well as StudioTrope, Mundus Bishop, Olin and Thornton Thomasetti, the 11,000 square foot Walkway enhances connectivity and improves accessibility among downtown Denver’s major public spaces and monuments as well as offers a unique experience that brings together art, culture, and history in commemoration of Colorado’s 150th anniversary. The project is expected to be completed in the Summer of 2026.

“I’m thrilled that Coloradans can now visualize this walkway and its amazing positive impact on our community. Now, when Coloradans of all ages come to visit our State Capitol, they can more easily access and enjoy Lincoln Veterans Park while enjoying and learning from art from local artists. This interactive experience will showcase Colorado’s history and look to our even stronger future. I want to thank Studio Gang for their work on this design, as well as all of the local artists who are going to make this walkway an important piece of public art for all to enjoy,” said Governor Jared Polis.

This design is reflective of Colorado’s diverse topography, specifically the state’s flowing rivers. The walkway naturally winds its way from the Colorado State Capitol building to Lincoln Veterans Park. The design also features regional material like sandstone, marble, and granite to pay tribute to Colorado’s geology. The walkway will also include a number of features like viewing platforms, sculptural monuments, newly commissioned artwork from Colorado artists, play elements, and different learning and storytelling opportunities that people of all ages will be able to enjoy.

The Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway represents a public-private partnership led by the Governor’s Office and the P3 Office at the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration alongside History Colorado. The project will serve as a new gateway to downtown Denver and become a major part of ongoing initiatives to revitalize the Civic Center area, which include renovations to Denver Central Library, Denver Art Museum upgrades, the recently opened Populus hotel, the future 5280 Trail, the McNichols Building’s museum, and improvements to the Greek Theater and Central Promenade in Civic Center Park, which is also being designed by Studio Gang and is part of the Civic Center Next 100.

These renderings will also be shared at the Mizel Institute Annual Event this evening. Visit celebrate.colorado.gov for more information on the walkway.