Sprouts to RiNo? Funding Battle Ahead | Denver News

Sprouts Farmers Market is eyeing a major move into RiNo’s former brewpub, aiming to fill a glaring grocery gap in the neighborhood. Developer Bernard Hurley’s $15M project is 70% funded, but he’s asking the RiNo Business Improvement District for a $500K boost to close the gap — sparking debate over grants vs. loans and whether this investment aligns with district priorities. With the city already contributing $250K and another developer having floated similar ideas for years without action, the push to make Sprouts a game-changer for RiNo’s residents and development is heating up — but it’s not yet a done deal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/01ab24ffb0391fde