The
Downtown Denver Partnership has launched a kiosk experience designed to provide information, engage users and support economic development downtown.
IKE, a collaboration between the partnership and Colorado Springs-based
Street Media Group, is a pilot program created to support the partnership’s 20-year vision for downtown by providing a comprehensive wayfinding system that leverages technology, promotes retail goods and services and helps welcome international visitors to the city.
"It is really important for us to bring the most advanced technology available downtown to advance our culture of entrepreneurship and innovation," says Tami Door, president and chief executive of the Downtown Denver Partnership. "IKE helps energize our commercial core and will help us provide an even better experience for downtown consumers."
The kiosks are at five locations along the 16th Street Mall at Tremont, Court, Market, Larimer and Curtis streets, as well as one at 15th and Curtis.
IKE is designed to serve as an interactive directory of places to eat, shop, play and stay downtown. It also includes a comprehensive event listing offers maps, walking directions and information on transit routes.
Built by Golden-based
Display Devices, the kiosks also provides promotional opportunities for businesses and displays safety and emergency announcements both visually and with sound.
"IKE is truly on the cutting edge of interactive kiosk technology and offers not only a forward-thinking approach to wayfinding but also a unique opportunity to help downtown businesses thrive," says Gary Young, chief executive of Street Media Group.
Contact Confluence Denver Development News Editor Margaret Jackson with tips and leads for future stories at margaret@confluence-denver.com.
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