Denver voters will decide this fall whether to authorize Vibrant Denver, a proposed package of nearly $1 billion of long-term debt that could steer the city of Denver’s construction plans for years to come.

Mayor Mike Johnston has described the proposal as a catalytic investment in the city’s future. If it’s approved, the plan could bring changes to roads, cultural institutions, parks and more.

But the proposal comes amid a financial storm for the city. Facing a slowing economy and growing expenses, Denver recently laid off about 170 employees and slashed its proposed 2026 budget.

Meanwhile, the bond process, which officially kicked off in February, has come with plenty of conflict over which projects made the list, and which did not.

Here’s what to know about the 2025 Vibrant Denver b

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