UPDATED PHOTOS First step complete in Black Hawk redevelopment
Gregory Street realignment makes way for new pedestrian plaza in Colorado’s first Gold Rush town
Black Hawk celebrated the next phase of its future with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning to open newly-aligned Gregory Street, making way for the planned walking plaza. When complete, the new pedestrian area will create a unique mountain experience in the historic downtown area that is the cradle of Colorado history.
Black Hawk Mayor David D. Spellman, a direct descendant of the first settlers, and invited dignitaries, will cut the ribbon.
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City Manager Jack Lewis
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State Senator Tim Neville
What: Gregory Street ribbon cutting ceremony
When: 10:30am Tuesday, October 17
Where: Between Crook’s Palace and City Hall: 200 Gregory St, Black Hawk, CO 80422
“You’ll really notice these exciting changes when you come up to Black Hawk,” said Mayor Spellman. “This phase of the redevelopment plan sets the stage for the coming pedestrian-friendly retail and hospitality plaza, with distilleries, restaurants, breweries, and more.”
Passage of limited-stakes gaming in three Colorado cities in 1991 allowed the economic revitalization of Black Hawk. Today, Black Hawk generates over 85% of Colorado's gaming revenue and contributes more than $100 million annually in taxes to the State of Colorado for tourism, preservation, restoration and higher education.
About the City of Black Hawk
Since its first lode gold strike of 1859, Black Hawk continues to preserve the past while preparing for the future. The mission of the City of Black Hawk is to progressively provide cost-effective programs and services of the highest quality to the community. During the past 20+ years, more than $1 billion has been invested in land, casinos and related development. Today, Black Hawk is ranked 18th in gaming destinations by American Gaming Association, generating over 85% of Colorado's gaming revenue and hosting more than 20,000 gaming visitors daily.
