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Agreement to Improve High Line Canal in Green Valley Ranch

Original title: A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and High Line Canal Conservancy to design and construct improvements to the Green Valley Ranch segment of the High Line Canal within the City and County of Denver, in Council District 11. Approves an agreement with High Line Canal Conservancy (HLCC) delegating authority with a term of three years or until the City accepts the completed construction to fund, design and construct improvements to the Green Valley Ranch segment of the High Line Canal within the City and County of Denver, in Council District 11 (PARKS-202683919). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-29-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-2-2026.

June 15, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Residents in Council District 11 will see construction and infrastructure improvements to the High Line Canal segment in their area, managed by a non-profit partner rather than city staff directly.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of Council District 11

These residents will experience construction activity and changes to the High Line Canal segment in their neighborhood.

High Line Canal Conservancy

The organization is granted authority to manage the design and construction of the canal improvements.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 15, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City and County of Denver has approved an agreement with the High Line Canal Conservancy to design and build improvements for the Green Valley Ranch section of the canal. The project will be managed by the Conservancy for up to three years or until construction is officially accepted by the city.

Key Facts

The City and County of Denver approved a formal agreement with the High Line Canal Conservancy.
The agreement covers the design and construction of improvements to the High Line Canal segment in Green Valley Ranch.
The project is located within Council District 11.
The agreement term is three years, or until the City formally accepts the completed construction.
The project is tracked under internal file number PARKS-202683919.
The resolution was introduced on May 22, 2026.
The Committee approved filing the item on June 2, 2026.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is June 29, 2026.

Why It Matters

Residents in Council District 11 will see construction and infrastructure improvements to the High Line Canal segment in their area, managed by a non-profit partner rather than city staff directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is responsible for the construction work?

The High Line Canal Conservancy is responsible for designing and constructing the improvements under this agreement.

How long will this project last?

The agreement lasts for three years or until the City of Denver formally accepts the completed construction work.

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Delegation of Infrastructure Management

The city is utilizing a non-profit partner to manage the design and construction of public infrastructure rather than performing the work in-house.

City and County of Denver High Line Canal Conservancy

Connected Entities

otherPARKS-202683919“The internal tracking number for the project.”Map →

organizationCity and County of Denver“The municipal government entering into the agreement.”Map →

locationGreen Valley Ranch“The specific neighborhood where the canal improvements will occur.”Map →

organizationHigh Line Canal Conservancy“The non-profit partner responsible for designing and constructing the improvemen”Map →

locationCouncil District 11“The administrative district where the project is located.”Map →

Sources

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