Greeley School District No. 6 details downtown "civic campus" plan; board to consider authorization to continue planning

Greeley School District No. 6 in the County of Weld Board of Education members on Aug. 11 reviewed plans for a proposed downtown “civic campus” that would consolidate a new district administration building with new city and county facilities and private development, and directed staff to bring a formal resolution in the business meeting to continue planning and contract negotiations.

The board’s discussion centered on site sequencing, shared parking, schedule and financing. Kent Henson, assistant superintendent of support services, called it “pretty unique in that it has all 3 public entities working together, and collaborating in 1 private entity,” and described land swaps and a planned move of the district administration across the street to accommodate construction.

Why it matters: The proposal would replace the district’s aging administration building and place the district, City of Greeley and Weld County offices on approximately 16 acres downtown. District staff said the project is intended to keep civic functions downtown, unlock land for private development and avoid permanent displacement of district facilities during construction.

Key facts and timeline

- Partners: Greeley School District No. 6, the City of Greeley, Weld County and private developer Richmark Vertical (named in the presentation).

- New building: District staff estimated a roughly 70,000‑square‑foot administration building.

- Cost estimates: Presentations gave a…