If you've driven on Highway 36 between Denver and Boulder in recent months, you've probably noticed something is different in Broomfield. A large sign that used to announce upcoming concerts next to the highway is the only indicator that a music and entertainment venue used to be right next to the Boulder Turnpike.

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The former 1stBank Center is now a dirt lot in the Arista neighborhood. The demolition of the 19-year-old building cost about $3 million. City council members voted to tear down the building last year as high upkeep costs outpaced income.

To redevelop the land the city opened up the lot to bids from developers in February. However, three months later, not a single developer submitted a proposal.

How has this impacted local businesses?

Some business owners in the Arista

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