Cherry Creek North
History: It’s easy to forget that Cherry Creek North (CCN) is rich in history, dating back to the late 1800s when Edwin P. Harman and his wife, Lou, purchased this 320 acre town site that was then known as the town of Harman. In 1882 the town had a population of about 500 and was steadily increasing. In March 1894 the town was successfully annexed into Denver. Since then, what we now know as CCN, has organically blossomed into this completely original mixed‐use neighborhood that has flourished thanks to its initial roots put in place by the Harman’s, as well as the many constituents that have built businesses in CCN over the years. The history hasn’t disappeared either; surrounding the borders of CCN, the old Town Hall still stands today at the corner of 4th Avenue and St Paul Street and Bromwell Elementary School is also still active today.
CCN Today: CCN is known nationally as a premier retail, dining, and mixed‐use area located just 5 minutes from downtown Denver. Our over 350 businesses that make up the neighborhood are independents to internationals, featuring a broad range of unique fashion, jewelry and home furnishing stores, spas/salons, art galleries and restaurants. In addition to retail businesses, the District is also a national and regional office center, home to two hotels, and has a growing number of residents. In combination with the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, CCN is the number one visitor destination in Colorado according to the Longwoods Study conducted for Visit Denver Inc.
About the CCNBID: The Cherry Creek North (CCN) Business Improvement District (BID) was established in 1989 as the first business improvement district in Colorado. The BID is a governmental special district chartered by State Statute. The District provides essential services that support property owners, merchants, and other users of the district that would otherwise not be available. These services supplement those provided by the City and County of Denver. The BID is governed by a twelve (12) member board of directors that is appointed by the Mayor of Denver, approved by the Denver City Council, and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council. The District employs six full‐time program staff, three full‐time maintenance staff, as well as a handful of part‐time employees and contractors. The District encompasses a sixteen block (27 acres) area, bounded by 1st and 3rd Avenues and University and Steele Streets. The BID has taxing authority and certifies a mill levy each year, which is applied to the value of the properties in CCN. Property taxes from CCN property owners are the primary source of financial support. Based upon annual revenues, the CCN BID is the second largest in Colorado.
