Heart of Golden: Moving Forward

Simplified street map of Clear Creek Corridor area

The Heart of Golden project aims to make the Clear Creek Corridor more useable and desirable for residents while providing needed space for Police and City services. Phase 1 of the the Heart of Golden intends to move the Police and Municipal Building from the Creek Corridor to east of Washington Avenue. Phase 2 includes refining the Creek Corridor with more resident-specific amenities.

In 2019, Molson Coors put 7.27 acres of land and an office building up for sale. This created a rare opportunity for the City to free up the Clear Creek Corridor for resident use by relocating Police and City services. An expert study found that fixing up the old office building to meet Police and City needs would cost almost as much as building a new place that would work better for the City. Plus, purchasing the property presented an opportunity for the City to control the future of this property rather than it being controlled by a developer. City Council decided to buy the land and tear down the building, ensuring we can design a building that fits what the residents want and the Police and City require.

This project is a big and rare chance to make Golden even better. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enhance our community, improve Police and City services, and ensure that the Heart of Golden reflects the values and wishes of our residents.

Explore this page to learn about the history of the project, cost analysis, view past public meetings, review public feedback, and more.

Please send questions to cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net.

Upcoming Meetings

Community Meeting #3:

• When: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - a presentation will begin at 5:30 PM with opportunity to provide feedback after.
• Where: Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St.

Community Meeting #4

(Heart of Golden Clear Creek Corridor)

• When: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Where: Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St.

Community Meeting #5:

• When: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Where: Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St.

Past Meetings

Community Meeting #1: Sept. 2024 -- Walking Tour & Online Feedback

• Sept. 2024 Meeting In-Person Feedback
• Sept. 2024 Online Feedback

Community Meeting #2: Oct. 2024 -- In-Person & Online Feedback

• Give us your feedback online through Oct. 31!
• Oct. 2024 Meeting In-Person Feedback (coming soon)

Unable to attend the last meeting? Watch the Community Meeting #2 recording, and view the Oct. meeting display boards for more information, then give us your feedback by Oct. 31.