2025 Vibrant Denver GO Bond
The Vibrant Denver Bond will repair and improve Denver's infrastructure and community spaces—including roads, bridges, parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, and libraries—without adding any new taxes. Learn more about all Vibrant Denver Bond Projects here.
The bond package was approved by voters on November 4, 2025.
Branches Included:
- Bear Valley Branch Library
- Blair Caldwell African American Research Library and Museum
- Decker Branch Library
- Green Valley Ranch Library (ideaLAB)
- Montbello Branch Library
- New Co-Located Housing and Library on the East Side of Denver
To learn more about each branch project visit: denverlibrary.org/vibrant-denver-go-bond
2021 RISE Denver GO Bond
During the COVID-19 pandemic, economies across the globe suffered some of the most severe economic impacts felt since the 1930's. Denver's recovery is underway, and the City is further stimulating our recovery with a $260 million GO Bond for infrastructure projects estimated to create 4,200 good-paying jobs and $550 million in economic output for businesses all across Metro Denver. In 2021, Denver voters passed the RISE bond which included three library projects.
The RISE bond includes funding for the Denver Public Library to construct two new branch libraries, in the Globeville and Westwood neighborhoods, and an expansion project for the Hampden Branch Library. These neighborhoods were identified as needing additional library services in the Denver Public Library’s 2017 Facilities Master Plan.
Branches Included:
- Lena Archuleta Branch Library - New Location
- Globeville Branch Library - New Location
- Hampden Branch Library
To learn more about each branch project, visit denverlibrary.org/risedenver.
2017 Elevate Denver GO Bond
In November 2017, Denver voters overwhelmingly approved Measure 2E, which provides $69.3 million to renovate the Denver Central Library and 10 branch libraries as part of the Elevate Denver Bond program.
Here you’ll find basic information on the library’s 11 bond-related projects as well as updates on construction and temporary closures. You can also visit the City’s Elevate Denver website for additional information about all Denver projects.
Branches Included:
- Athmar Park Branch Library
- Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library
- Denver Central Library
- Eugene Field Branch Library
- John “Thunderbird Man” Emhoolah Jr. Branch Library
- Pauline-Robinson Branch Library
- Ross-Broadway Branch Library
- Ross-Phyllis Bigpond Branch Library
- Ross-University Hills Branch Library
- Schlessman Family Branch Library
- Smiley Branch Library
To learn more about each branch project, visit: denverlibrary.org/elevate
Denver GO Bond Project Tracking Dashboard
About Denver GO Bonds
General obligation (GO) bonds are a long-term debt instrument issued by state or local
governments to fund public capital improvement projects such as roads, bridges, bikeways,
public facilities and parks. This includes restoring, replacing and expanding existing capital
assets. Local GO Bond Programs are authorized by Denver voters every 4-10 years and repaid
through property taxes.
Elevate Denver is a 10-year, $937 million general obligation bond program approved by voters in 2017 to execute nearly 500 projects. RISE Denver is a 10-year, $260 million general obligation bond program approved by voters in 2021 to execute more than 80 projects. Vibrant Denver is a 6-year, $950 million general obligation bond program approved by voters in 2025 to execute 58 projects. For more information, visit denvergov.org/GOBonds.