{"id":2049392,"date":"2025-09-25T15:25:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2049392"},"modified":"2025-09-25T15:25:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:25:59","slug":"west-greeley-entertainment-district-breaks-ground","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/west-greeley-entertainment-district-breaks-ground\/","title":{"rendered":"West Greeley Entertainment District Breaks Ground"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The\u00a0City of Greeley<\/a>, alongside\u00a0The Water Valley Company<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0PCL Construction<\/a>, held a groundbreaking ceremony on September 24 to celebrate the 300-acre West Greeley entertainment district known as Catalyst<\/strong>, marking the official start of horizontal development for one of the most ambitious public-private projects in the city\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

Located between County Road 17 and Highway 257, the development will bring a professional sports arena, a year-round indoor water park and a full-service conference hotel<\/strong>. The adjacent Cascadia development<\/a> plans include new neighborhoods, parks, retail, dining and office spaces. With this groundbreaking, the project team will begin construction on the infrastructure\u2014<\/em>new roads, utilities and water and sewer systems\u2014<\/em>that will support not only this current development, but future growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cToday is a historic day for Greeley,\u201d said Mayor John Gates. \u201cWe\u2019re laying the foundation for a project that will benefit this community for generations. From new jobs and small business opportunities to youth hockey and entertainment, this is smart growth that will lead to regional competitiveness and economic prosperity for all of Greeley.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Economic and Community Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n

Support for this project aligns with the city\u2019s broader objectives to generate revenue that will expand recreation and cultural amenities while simultaneously driving economic vitality that benefits residents citywide.\u00a0Both Catalyst and Cascadia are expected to create 2,480 temporary construction jobs during buildout and create more than 1,200 permanent jobs once operational, including positions at the arena, hotel, water park and visitor services. New tax revenue from these businesses and attractions will expand the city\u2019s tax base, helping to avoid tax increases even in uncertain economic times. A significant increase in visitor traffic is anticipated to bring more customers to local businesses across Greeley.<\/p>\n

Planning for Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n

As one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, Greeley is expected to add more than 100,000 new residents by 2060. Major developments spur the infrastructure, amenities, and economic drivers needed to support inevitable growth, while also strengthening Greeley\u2019s role as a leader in Northern Colorado.<\/p>\n

The development will unfold in phases, with the arena and ice center scheduled to begin construction in 2026 and open for the start of the Colorado Eagles season in 2028. Earlier this month, the City of Greeley finalized a 40-year lease agreement with the Colorado Eagles,\u00a0the American Hockey League affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche,\u00a0securing the team as the anchor tenant of the new arena. The agreement, unprecedented in length in Colorado, signals the city\u2019s long-term commitment to professional sports, recreation and economic vitality.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the start of work that often goes unseen, but it\u2019s absolutely critical,\u201d said Raymond Lee, Greeley City Manager. \u201cInfrastructure is what makes the rest possible. Roads, utilities and water systems must come first, and we\u2019ve been preparing for decades to make sure Greeley can support this kind of growth responsibly. Our water portfolio, mobility planning and financial strategy put us in a strong position to deliver a project that benefits the entire community while protecting taxpayers.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Complete Community<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beyond professional sports and tourism, the districts are designed as complete, connected neighborhoods. The three-sheet ice center will serve as a hub for youth hockey, figure skating, and community recreation, giving local families year-round access to world-class facilities. Mixed-use housing, public plazas, restaurants and cultural amenities will create lively spaces where people can gather, celebrate, and build community.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor years, northern Colorado families have had to leave their community to find world-class entertainment and recreation,\u201d said Martin Lind, CEO of The Water Valley Company and owner of the Colorado Eagles. \u201cCascadia and Catalyst will change all that. We\u2019re building a district that will keep families here, attract visitors and create opportunities for local businesses. With the City of Greeley\u2019s leadership and this groundbreaking, we are turning that vision into reality. The Eagles are proud to call this future arena our home for at least the next 40 years.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source milehighcre.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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