Upper Downtown Neighborhood Association – A City-Registered Neighboord Organization Representing Denver's Upper Downtown

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Welcome to the Upper Downtown Neighborhood Association!

Just call us UpDoNA! We're the Registered Neighborhood Organization for Upper Downtown Denver

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We Have a Simple Mission....

To make Upper Downtown one of the safest, most vibrant, and sought-after communities in Denver!

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Will You Join Us On This Journey?

It takes an active community to build a great future. We invite you to join UpDoNA and make sure your voice is heard!

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Who We Are

UpDoNa is a city registered neighborhood organization formed to advocate for the interests of the residents and businesses in Upper Downtown Denver.

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Our Vision

To have an Upper Downtown community that is and continues to be one of the most sought-after neighborhoods for residents, businesses and visitors.

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Our Mission

To be a partner and advocate for the betterment of the Upper Downtown community and all those who live, work and play here!

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UpDoNA ANNOUNCEMENTS

March UNO - Reserve Your Place

Anyone that travels to Africa usually falls in love with it. I know I did. So when I first walked into Trybal African Speakeasy, I immediately loved the vibe. I’m personally excited about this place and I think if you go there, you will love it also.

Join us for our March UNO (UpDoNA Night Out). Stay as long as you want and have a great time with other members.

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Time: 5:30PM

Happy Hour: Enjoy Happy Hour prices on drinks until 6:00 PM, but feel free to stay till the end at 7:30 PM.

Venue: Trybal An African Speakeasy

Location: 1670 Champa (between 16th St & 17th St)

Important note!

Because this is a small venue, we are limited to 15 attendees. If you plan to attend, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uno-at-trybal-african-speakeasy-tickets-1982520624556?aff=oddtdtcreator to reserve your tickets. When we reach that 15 person maximum, we’ll start a waitlist in case there are last minute cancellations.

In fairness to the owners of Trybal and to your other fellow members, if you get tickets and then later find that you can’t attend, it’s very important to cancel your ticket(s) as far in advance as possible. We will fill cancellations from the waitlist.

This event is limited to UpDoNA members.

UpDoNA holds UNOs on the first Wednesday of each month. Put them on your calendar as a recurring event so you don’t miss out!

Remember, UpDoNA holds UNOs on the first Wednesday of each month. Put them on your calendar as a recurring event so you don’t miss out!

Skyline Park Block 2 Redevelopment Project Kickoff

On Wednesday, February 11th, UpDoNA attended the kickoff of the Skyline Park Block 2 Redevelopment Project. It is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2027. For more information, see the related post on UpDoNA’s Facebook page.

2026 Top of the Town Readers' Choice Awards

Vote for your favorites in 5280 Magazine’s annual survey of Denver’s best places. (Hint: we hope you will keep our Business Members in mind when you vote). Voting ends March 6, 2026.

Solicitation Of Public Input On New Sidewalk Implementation Plan

Denver’s Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) is requesting public input on the development of a Sidewalk Implementation Plan to improve and upgrade the city’s sidewalks. They will be accepting input from now through Mid March. Please click here to see the press release.

Advance Notice for May UNO

We are announcing the May UNO early because it is a special UNO and we want to be sure that you get it on your calendar. Clocktower Cabaret, one of our Business Members, has arranged a very special show for us for our May UNO. Join us for an unforgettable – and inspriring – night of music with Hunter Gammel and his band.

In addition, Clocktower Cabaret is providing tickets to UpDoNA members for an unbelievably low price of $10 + $5 ticket fee. Use UPDONA10 for the Event Promo Code to get the discount.

Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Time: Plan to arrive at 6:30 for the 7:00 PM show start

Venue: Clocktower Cabaret

Location: 1601 Arapahoe @ 16th St.

Special Instructions: If you want to be sure to sit at the same table with someone (max of four per table), it’s best to buy all four tickets at once. Otherwise, be sure that when all parties at the table buy their tickets, all should enter the same first and last name where it says “Joining an EXISTING party? . . .”

Community Engagement

UpDoNA engages with the community and government in numerous ways

Click here for some examples

What is Upper Downtown?

Formerly known as the “Central Business District”, we’re now Upper Downtown and we encompass a large section of the downtown area bordered by Lawrence Street, 20th Street, 20th Avenue, North Broadway, West Colfax and Speer Boulevard.

Our community includes over twenty residential buildings with a mix of condominiums, lofts and apartment rentals. We’re also home to hundreds of businesses (large and small), as well as multiple parks, dining and entertainment venues of all types.

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