Touring the Pepsi Center yesterday, the Denver Post had a first-hand look at the transformation currently taking place inside the sports complex. Seats have been removed, a server room is being built, special racks line the hallways to support miles of cables, and the Avalanche hockey locker room has been transformed. Even with all of this activity, the Post reported “[the DNCC’s] construction and technology partners said Monday they are ahead of schedule in making upgrades to the Pepsi Center.”

The Rocky Mountain News also provides a play-by-play of the Pepsi Center’s current makeover, highlighting changes on the floor, in the stands, out front, behind the scenes, and outside. The DNCC is working hard to use all available space as efficiently as possible. Read more about the first phase of the Pepsi Center’s transformation here.

Giving back to Denver and the local community is an important part of the 2008 Convention. During several service days, members of the Convention staff will take part in community service projects focusing on “key areas identified by Denver city leaders: youth, homelessness and hunger, and making environmental improvements to the city.” The DNCC is also “coordinating a Delegate Service Day…the project will allow delegates and others attending the convention to thank, celebrate and contribute to the city of Denver.” Learn more about the various community service projects here.

During one recent service project, “volunteers from the Convention staff joined with business groups to build a house for an injured Iraq war veteran and his family.” Read more about the 3-day project organized by Homes for Our Troops.