The Project

The River District includes the area just northeast of Old Town Square including Jefferson, Linden, and Willow Streets and Lincoln Avenue. The project is a partnership between the City of Fort Collins and the Downtown Development Authority designed to create a new sense of place by making the area welcoming, visually pleasing, and ready for infill development. Transformation of the River District will start with the necessities, such as utility improvements, sidewalks and crosswalks, parking, and improved intersections.

Enhanced aesthetics and amenities in public areas such as an interpretive mill race water feature, brick streets, roundabouts, and art elements give people reason to linger, amble, and fully experience the District. Private investment will help complete the transition bringing restaurants with outdoor café seating, galleries, uniquely Fort Collins retail stores, coffee shops, and more.