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Former Hanson’s Site Set for Mixed-Use Redevelopment at South Pearl Gateway
2 minute read • A new mixed-use development is proposed at 1301 S Pearl Street, replacing the former Hanson’s site with residential, retail, and restaurant space at a key gateway into the South Pearl district.
New Urban Design Plans Submitted for 156-Unit Affordable Housing Project with Early Childhood Education Component
2 minute read • A 156-unit housing project including an early childhood education component, is moving through the City of Denver’s urban design review process.
BOXBOX Expands Food Concept with New Dining Room on East Colfax
2 minute read • BOXBOX has opened a new dining room at 5038 East Colfax Avenue, expanding its bento-style salad concept into a full in-store experience.
Proposed 210-Unit Duplex Community Planned at Shops at Northfield in Denver
2 minute read • 210-unit duplex community is being proposed at the Shops at Northfield, replacing surface parking with a new residential neighborhood designed around open space and walkability.
Denver’s Food & Beverage Scene Is Expanding Fast: Check Out These Five New Spots
3 minute read • A new wave of restaurant openings across Denver is redefining how dining spaces are designed, with a focus on layout, experience, and architectural identity.
Adaptive Reuse Conversion Proposed to Turn Downtown Office Towers Into 700+ Housing Units
3 minute read • A proposal at 621–633 17th Street could bring over 700 housing units to Downtown Denver through a massive office-to-residential conversion backed by a $300M+ redevelopment plan and a major public financing request.
Civic Center Park Renovations Underway as Denver Begins First Major Overhaul in Over 100 Years
4 minute read • Denver has officially begun its first major renovation of Civic Center Park in over 100 years, with construction now underway as part of the Civic Center Next 100 project.
Housing Proposed on State-Owned Lot Across from Colorado Governor’s Mansion
2 minute read • Colorado is seeking a developer to transform a state-owned parking lot across from the Governor’s Mansion into a new income-restricted housing project in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Five New Townhomes Proposed for 55 N. Corona Street in Denver’s Speer Neighborhood
3 minute read • Plans have been submitted to redevelop 55 N. Corona Street with a three story building containing five townhomes, replacing an existing single family home in Denver’s Speer neighborhood.
16 Unit Housing Development Proposed at 1330 Leyden Street in Denver’s Montclair Neighborhood
2 minute read • Plans have been submitted for a new residential infill development at 1330 Leyden Street in Denver’s Montclair neighborhood. The proposal would bring 16 housing units across two three-story buildings, replacing an existing structure with new multi-unit housing on the site.
Williams Village II Planned to Transform Boulder Shopping Center into New Mixed-Use District
4 minute read • Plans for Williams Village II would redevelop an existing shopping center near Baseline Road and 30th Street in Boulder into a new mixed-use district featuring 427 housing units, retail space, and a central Village Green plaza.
Paragon Place to Bring Additional Affordable Housing to Denver
4 minute read • A new affordable housing development is moving forward in central Denver. Plans for Paragon Place call for a four-story supportive housing project at 2205 N Washington Street that would bring 55 income-restricted units and nonprofit service space to a currently vacant site.
The World Famous Dark Horse is Closing After 51 Years as Major Redevelopment Planned in Boulder
4 minute read • Boulder’s World Famous Dark Horse is closing after 51 years as plans move forward for the Williams Village II redevelopment near Baseline Road and 30th Street, bringing hundreds of new housing units and retail space to the area.
Oasis Apartments Reach Construction Milestone in Cherry Creek North
4 minute read • Construction has reached a major milestone at The Oasis Apartments in Cherry Creek North as crews with The Beck Group top out the structure at 299 Milwaukee Street. The mixed-use development by BMC Investments will introduce 158 residential units, retail space, and a new public plaza.
Historic Barth Hotel in Downtown Denver Planned for 50 Unit Senior Housing Conversion
2 minute read • A completed concept plan proposes converting the historic Barth Hotel at 1514 17th Street into 50 income restricted studio units for older adults in Downtown Denver.
Som Dee Signature Files $144K Tenant Finish for Larimer Square Buildout
3 minute read • Som Dee Signature is moving forward in Larimer Square with a $144,000 interior renovation at 1442 Larimer Street. The project includes new food service equipment, a basement bar buildout, and mechanical, plumbing, and electrical upgrades.
RTD Central Park Station Site Advances 150 Unit Affordable Housing Proposal
2 minute read • Concept plans have been completed for a five story, 150 unit affordable housing project on RTD owned land at 3801 Ulster Street next to Central Park Station. The proposal includes early childcare space and represents Phase 1 of a larger multi phase buildout.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science to Close Gems Hall April 15 Ahead of $30M Expansion
4 minute read • The Denver Museum of Nature & Science will close its Hall of Gems & Minerals on April 15 as it begins a $30 million renovation and 50 percent expansion. The reimagined Dea Family Gems & Minerals Hall is expected to reopen in 2027.
Ash & Agave Buildout Advances at Former CPK Space in Cherry Creek
3 minute read • Urban Design and modified construction drawings are advancing for Ash & Agave at Cherry Creek Shopping Center, marking continued progress on the buildout of the former California Pizza Kitchen space.
“The Berg” to Activate Historic Shoenberg Farms With Food and Live Events
4 minute read • The 1911 Shoenberg Farms dairy barn in Westminster is being transformed into The Berg, a multi-tenant food hall and entertainment venue expected to open in 2026. Raptor Civil is leading the civil engineering and land surveying for the redevelopment.
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