National Western Center seeks community input on expansion [Video]

DENVER — The National Western Center (NWC) is looking ahead to the next phase of its expansion. NWC Authority CEO Brad Buchanan said it’s considering the designs of an equestrian center, hotel and parking garage, but not without involving the community first.

“Nothing has progressed on this campus without community, without true community partnership,” Buchanan said.

He said the equestrian center creates an all-year round opportunity for equestrian events, outside of just the National Western Stock Show in January. The hotel and parking garage will allow people to travel to north Denver and be able to stay there.

“Those are focused on, how do we create year-round, seven days a week, activation on this campus,” Buchanan said. “Not just about having events here and leave. It’s about the 24/7 activation.”

Buchanan said the …