Denver hopes $4.6M for artificial intelligence will fix delays and complaints for developers

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The Denver City Council approved a $4.6 million contract with ComplyAI to utilize its CivCheck technology for expediting development plan reviews.
Councilmember Sarah Parady requested a follow-up review in one year to evaluate the technology’s effectiveness.
The approval occurred after the layoff of 19 employees and the elimination of 40 positions in the Community Planning and Development department.
Councilmember Flor Alvidrez expressed concerns about the readiness and limitations of AI systems, citing national reports and local professionals.
Robert Peek from the planning department highlighted current inefficacies in the review process, aiming to improve the approval rate from 37% to 80% with the new technology.
CivCheck is expected to check completeness of applications, give immediate feedback, reduce review cycles, though human review remains mandatory.
The motion passed with a 10-1 vote, with two members absent.

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