Developing Denver News
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Affordable Housing Project with Library Approved at 4995 Washington Street in Globeville
3 minute read • A formal Site Development Plan has been approved for a 170-unit affordable housing project at 4995 Washington Street in Globeville, featuring a new Denver Public Library branch and community café.
Two New Residential Buildings Begin Construction Near Sloan Lake
3 minute read • Early construction has begun on two new residential buildings near the southwest edge of Sloan Lake. The project includes a 16 story tower with 294 units and a four story building with 158 income-restricted homes, developed through a partnership between Zocalo Community Development and the NHP Foundation.
Historic Downtown YMCA to Close in 2025 as Building Converts to Affordable Housing
3 minute read • The Downtown Denver YMCA, located at 25 E. 16th Avenue, will close on December 30, 2025, as the organization completes the sale of its remaining portion of the building to the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.
153-Unit Affordable Housing Project Proposed for 1650 Hooker Street in West Colfax
3 minute read • A new affordable housing development is being proposed for 1650 North Hooker Street in Denver’s West Colfax neighborhood.
$585M Redevelopment Planned for Historic Denver Rock Drill Site in Cole Neighborhood
3 minute read • Developers plan a $585M mixed-use redevelopment of Denver’s historic Rock Drill site in RiNo, with housing, retail, offices, and preserved historic buildings.
5-Story Affordable Housing Development Approved in Central Park
3 minute read • The City and County of Denver has submitted plans for a new East Terrace at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, expanding public space at one of Colorado’s most iconic venues.
Concept Plans Submitted for 2534 18th Street Apartments in LoHi
2 minute read • A concept plan has been submitted for a new 9-story residential project at 2534 18th Street in Denver’s Lower Highlands (LoHi) neighborhood.
Mixed-Use Redevelopment Being Planned Next Door to Raices Brewing Company
2 min read • A new concept plan has been submitted to the City of Denver for the 2.5-acre site at 2020 W Colfax Avenue, located immediately east of Raíces Brewing Company and steps from the South Platte River.
New For-Sale Townhome Project Planned for Central Park’s
2 min read • A new for-sale housing development is planned for Central Park, featuring 57 townhomes and affordable flats. The project, called Founders Green, is currently under city review.
New 9-Story Affordable Housing Concept Planned at Colorado Station
2 min read • Denver plans a new 9-story affordable housing project at Colorado Station, bringing 196 income-restricted units and expanded transit-adjacent living options to Southeast Denver.
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