AURORA | Over the past several decades, East Colfax Avenue has undergone numerous pitches and plans for redevelopment and revival.

None have brought the city’s original downtown and business beginnings back to the life and luster so many of the shelved plans had promised.

Through these efforts, the city has utilized opportunity zones, urban renewal districts, special improvement districts, created an arts district, dozens of targeted programs and even a special downtown Aurora special business organization.

The efforts haven’t all been in vain. They’ve resulted in a solid public library, successful arts and entertainment venues and a handful of businesses that have thrived without depending on patrons who are trying to pawn something, sell plasma or take out a loan on their paycheck.

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