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Revitalization of Downtown Denver: Sundae Artisan Ice Cream and Milk Tea People Move In
Downtown Denver is undergoing a significant transformation, with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) leading the charge to revitalize the area. The DDA is responsible for overseeing a special district that raises taxes for downtown development, with a focus on attracting more families and visitors to the renovated 16th Street.
Two Colorado-based businesses, Sundae Artisan Ice Cream and Milk Tea People, are set to contribute to this revitalization effort by moving to 16th Street after the renovation. The DDA has loaned a combined $1.4 million to these businesses to help them establish their businesses on 16th Street.
Sundae Artisan Ice Cream is opening a flagship retail scoop shop and production kitchen at 16th and Glenarm. This new location will feature street-facing waffle cone making, indoor/outdoor seating, and a classroom for custom ice cream flavor creation, aiming to make it a year-round community destination anchored in the downtown revival.
Milk Tea People, on the other hand, is relocating to a more prominent space on 16th Street, increasing their visibility and contribution to local business density.
These investments are part of the DDA’s larger strategy approved by voters to fund housing, business growth, and public space improvements without raising taxes. The goal is to transform downtown Denver into a vibrant, connected neighborhood hub—not just a commercial district—with a range of attractions including new housing, cultural venues, and enhanced public spaces.
Sundae’s establishment near Civic Center, Skyline Park, and the Pavilions is strategically placed on a block targeted for activation to draw people downtown both day and night. Milk Tea People’s move similarly helps cluster quality local businesses along key pedestrian corridors revitalized through these investments.
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Sources: [1] Denver Post [2] BusinessDen [3] Westword [4] CBS Denver
- The revitalization of Downtown Denver not only includes the attraction of families and visitors but also the influx of businesses such as Sundae Artisan Ice Cream and Milk Tea People.
- As part of the Downtown Development Authority's (DDA) strategy, businesses like Sundae Artisan Ice Cream are receiving loans to establish their presence on 16th Street, aiming to make it a year-round community destination.
- The DDA's funding for housing, business growth, and public space improvements, approved by voters, is also aimed at diversifying the downtown area, including additions like food and drink establishments such as Milk Tea People.
- The strategic placements of businesses like Sundae Artisan Ice Cream and Milk Tea People along pedestrian corridors contribute to the DDA's goal of transforming Downtown Denver into a connected neighborhood hub, with a mix of lifestyle attractions including food-and-drink options.
