“The spirit of this is so right on . . .and if the community shows up, I think we’re going to get something that’s a huge improvement over what we’ve had in the past.” - Stephen Brackett, ONE Denver

“The City doesn’t have anybody whose job it is to focus on the businesses that are open after 5 o’clock at night. If you’re a venue or bar owner and you’re having to deal with a complicated construction project or a water main break or a persistent public safety problem, you don’t have any tools other than calling 911.” Dunphy says that in other cities, hiring a nighttime economy manager has demonstrated real results.

Schurr, the guitarist for Song People, said that now, “there’s kind of a vibe or an aesthetic to the earplugs you keep on your keychain. It’s kind of like a signal that … not only do you care about your ears, but you go to shows.”

Broadway was the initial focus when[Benton McDonough] was the only member of their office but the staff of four now works outside the entertainment district, as well. They recently started a night inspector program to help handle codes and beer board violations.