Downtown population doubled, retail sales broke a half-billion dollars, and more than 800 arts/culture/sports events took place downtown in 2025. These are just a few highlights of the highlights Downtown Partnership CEO Chelsea Gondeck shares from the State of Downtown Colorado Springs 2026 Report.
Clean & Safe is a unique pilot program designed to make the heart of the city of Colorado Springs more welcoming to all and to connect people with needed resources to resolve homelessness.
Carrie and Kelsee from the Downtown Partnership talk with Renee Behr from Behr and Behr Real Estate Team about holiday traditions in Downtown Colorado Springs – from ice-skating and parades, to shopping and experiences.
Bundle up and follow the twinkle of Downtown’s lights where shop windows glow, and every block feels like a snow globe come to life.
Get acquainted with downtown’s newest pub, a true community gathering spot next to Weidner Field. Two of the co-owners, Meredith Klube and Nova, sat down with us the day before The Brit Pub’s grand opening.
Richard Skorman joins us for an elaborate trip down memory lane, as he recounts the history of the Poor Richard’s family of businesses on the north end of downtown Colorado Springs.
Twelve new pieces of public art hit the streets of Downtown Colorado Springs for 2025-2026 – launching June 6. Learn more about the art and how this program turns our city into a yearlong outdoor gallery.
Ensuring that downtown Colorado Springs is a safe, welcoming, and prosperous destination is the goal of the Experience Downtown Master Plan, being updated this year. Downtown Partnership COO Chelsea Gondeck shares details with us, and tells us how we can provide input.
Leave your inhibitions at home and unleash your creativity at the What IF Festival in downtown Colorado Springs on Saturday, September 10.
Get to know Colorado Springs musician Ryan Flores, and hear him perform three original songs.
This episode features highlights from the August 7th First Friday gallery openings in Downtown Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City, and Manitou Springs Creative District – plus the debut of Curbside Culture and a performance by My Name Is Harriett!
A photographer turned vintage curator and jewelry designer, Stephanie Sekou has roots in Los Angeles and Tapai. She holds an AMF from the Pacific Northwest College of Art. Her love for photography, sustainable fashion and curation all came together to create the concept for her business. Wilder Bag Company is the manifestation for Stephanie’s passion…
Peri is a Colorado Transplant who has found a connection with the maker community. Supporting small, sustainable businesses has always been her dream. She began problem-solving for the makers of these artisanal goods and thus her company was born in November 2018. Today, Eclectic Co. is a shared retail space with more than 50 local…
Jolie Nesmith dreams of living in a world where passion, listening to her intuition and riding a magical unicorn as a princess warrior directs and guides everyday life. While she doesn’t ride on any unicorns, she’s found the next best thing: helping people ride on purple bicycles. Topics Discussed: Jolie’s work background and moving to Colorado Springs …
Tina Schwaner is the owner of Frayla Boutique, which focuses on mindful products and values giving back to the community. Five years ago, she chased her entrepreneurial dreams and is now celebrating six-months at a newly-opened location in Downtown Colorado Springs. Recently partnered with The Hanger, a non-profit that helps children in the foster system gain experience, she continues…