Banning smoking of any sort on 16th Street Mall is a good idea. The reason for that is because this place is a tourist place where many visit. The Denver City Council wants to keep a good reputation by protecting according to The Denver Post "the city's crown jewel." No one wants to visit a "beautiful" place with it smelling like tobacco. Many will disagree with banning smoking from 16th Street Mall but in hopes of banning this it can be a way for those around to reduce their smoking and either make them quit.