Denver's City Council approved two measures on Monday, advancing plans for a new equestrian center and hotel at the National Western Complex, the site of the popular National Western Stock Show each year.

The decision came after multiple delays in voting , and it marks a significant step in a redevelopment effort that could cost more than $800 million over the coming decades. The expansion is expected to grow the campus's capacity for year-round programming with a new 4,500-seat equestrian center, 160-room hotel, income-restricted workforce housing, and a parking garage.

The funds were set aside in a voter-approved measure in 2015 , when about 65% of voters backed the investment.

A map shows plans for future expansion of the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado, which wa

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