Most of Denver’s Civic Center Park is now closed as the city takes on the first major renovation of its features in a century.

The first phase of the project, estimated to cost $50 million, will make major changes to the Greek Theater and improve accessibility in the park. Some parts of the park, which is located in the heart of downtown, will remain open during construction.

“We’re working hard to pull fences down in a lot of parts of downtown,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said during a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday. “When we put them up, it’s because we think we have a chance to accelerate the long-term growth of the city.”

The first phase of the renovation is expected to last until summer 2027.

The biggest change will be a major remodel of the Greek Theater on the south side of t

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