Denver Publishes Annual Reports for Elevate, RISE Bond Programs

City releases updates on major infrastructure and affordable housing initiatives.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:05pm

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The Denver Department of Finance has published the 2025 annual reports for the city's Elevate and RISE Denver bond programs, highlighting progress on key infrastructure and affordable housing projects funded by voter-approved ballot measures.

Why it matters

The Elevate and RISE bond programs represent Denver's largest-ever investments in transportation, parks, and affordable housing, aimed at improving quality of life and equity across the city. The annual reports provide transparency on how taxpayer dollars are being spent on these critical initiatives.

The details

The Elevate program, approved by voters in 2021, is a $1.2 billion bond measure focused on improving roads, bridges, bike lanes, and other transportation infrastructure. The RISE Denver program, approved in 2023, is a $785 million bond measure dedicated to creating and preserving affordable housing units.

  • The Elevate bond program was approved by Denver voters in 2021.
  • The RISE Denver bond program was approved by Denver voters in 2023.
  • The 2025 annual reports for both programs were published on April 16, 2026.

The players

Denver Department of Finance

The city agency responsible for managing Denver's financial operations, including oversight of major bond programs like Elevate and RISE Denver.

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What’s next

The city plans to continue providing annual updates on the progress of the Elevate and RISE Denver bond programs, with the next reports expected in early 2027.

The takeaway

By transparently reporting on the implementation of these voter-approved bond measures, Denver is demonstrating its commitment to fiscal responsibility and equitable investment in the city's infrastructure and affordable housing needs.