Denver hopes $4.6M for artificial intelligence will speed up development
Denver hopes $4.6M for artificial intelligence will speed up development
Publish Date: 2026-02-20 06:00:00
Source Domain: denverite.com
- Denver City Council evaluates a $4.6 million contract with ComplyAI for its CivCheck tool to expedite the city’s development process and plan reviews.
- Long permit delays prompted a 2024 state audit and the formation of a new permitting office by Mayor Mike Johnston, which has reduced the average review time from 90 to 63 days.
- Major delays continue due to incomplete applications and unpredictable surges in permit demand.
- The city aims to implement AI-guided intake through CivCheck to reduce errors and streamline the review process.
- The planning department faced significant layoffs, including some responsible for manual plan review work, as part of broader municipal cuts.
- CivCheck aims to automate tasks previously done by plan review specialists, check application completeness, offer immediate feedback, and reduce review cycles.
- Data collected will not be used for training purposes, human oversight will be required, and compliance follows data retention policies.
- The system’s implementation is not expected to cause more layoffs. The city council committee has unanimously approved the contract, awaiting council approval.
