The debate is on in Denver over a proposed $550m bonding package funding various cultural and infrastructure projects that will come before voters in November. $60m of the money would go towards an overhaul of the city’s aging concert hall. Kyle MacMillan says that the importance of a great hall should not be taken lightly. “There has been much talk in recent years of trying to transform [Denver] into a world-class city. By definition, such cities have world-class cultural amenities, and Boettcher Concert Hall does not come close to making that grade.”