OED is committed to data and research based policy development. OED continuously seeks to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our programs and policies by using rigorous, analytic research to inform program planning, implementation and evaluation. At the same time that we are reviewing and creating information to improve our services to you, we want you to have quick and easy access to data and research that will help you start or grow your business.

In this section, you will find numerous studies, demographic and economic data and links to DenverMaps, the city’s award winning GIS system. If you need help finding additional information, let us know by sending an email to econdev@ci.denver.co.us.