Downtown Hotel Urban Renewal Plan
Summary
The council approved the urban renewal project for a Hilton Tapestry Collection hotel in the Old Yellowstone District, with restaurants, a rooftop lounge, and a coffee bar. Supporters say it will bring visitors, jobs, and evening activity downtown; parking impacts drew discussion but no organized opposition.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Developers put construction costs at roughly $26.5 million, with new construction jobs, hospitality jobs, and added sales and lodging tax revenue expected.
Downtown businesses, visitors, and residents looking for new dining and gathering spots benefit most.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City of Casper | | City Council — September 1, 2026
Council approved a development agreement with C.H. Bixby Landlord LLC for the downtown hotel project, with eligible costs repaid from tax increment revenues.
City of Casper | | City Council — August 18, 2026
The council approved the urban renewal project for a Hilton Tapestry Collection hotel in the Old Yellowstone District, with restaurants, a rooftop lounge, and a coffee bar. Supporters say it will bring visitors, jobs, and evening activity downtown; parking impacts drew discussion but no organized opposition.
City of Casper | | City Council — August 4, 2026
The public hearing on the Downtown Urban Renewal Project resolution was pushed from August 4 to August 18.
City of Casper | | City Council — July 21, 2026
The council adopted the downtown hotel urban renewal plan as Resolution 26-139 and set an August 5 hearing on the related project resolution and code amendment — a step in the push to redevelop downtown.
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