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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.
From Abandoned Gas Station to Mixed-Use Building: “The James” is Rising at Evans & Gilpin
2 minute read • The James is rising at Evans and Gilpin in Denver’s University neighborhood, replacing a long vacant gas station with an 18 unit residential building and ground floor retail. Construction is expected to wrap in summer 2026.
Blazing Bird Files for Tenant Finish at 2341 E Colfax, Converting Retail Space Into Restaurant
2 minute read • Plans have been filed to convert an existing retail space at 2341 E Colfax into The Blazing Bird, a new eating and drinking establishment currently under city review.
Initial Framework Plan Renderings Released for the 155 Acre Park Hill Park
3 minute read • New framework renderings have been released for the 155 acre Park Hill Park, outlining the long term vision for what will become Denver’s fourth largest public park. Backed by $70 million in bond funding, the former Park Hill Golf Course site is now moving from acquisition into detailed design and phased implementation.
2100 West Alameda Returns to Review After Prior Approvals Expire
2 minute read • After first entering the city system in 2016, a three story mixed use project at 2100 West Alameda Avenue is back under review after its previous Site Development Plan approval lapsed.
Cherry Creek West Submits Site Design and Massing Plans for Mixed-Used Building A
3 minute read • Cherry Creek West has officially submitted Site Design and Massing plans for Zone Lot A, an eight story mixed use building featuring ground floor retail and office space above. The filing marks one of the first vertical components of the long awaited redevelopment to move through formal review.
$700K Remodel Planned for the Former Dimestore Delibar Site
3 minute read • A $700K renovation has been filed for the former Dimestore Delibar space in LoHi. The new concept, “Acadian,” will bring a Louisiana inspired restaurant to 1575 Boulder Street with major interior, rooftop, and facade upgrades.
100% Affordable, 80-Unit Housing Project Receives Concept Approval at 1275 Decatur
3 minute read • An 80-unit, 100% income-restricted apartment project has received Concept Plan approval at 1275 Decatur. The five-story development will focus on family-sized housing, with 60 three-bedroom and 20 four-bedroom units planned.
Historic Nurses Dorm at 9th & Colorado Slated for Wellness-Focused Redevelopment
3 minute read • Plans have been filed to convert the historic 1927 Nurses Dorm at 4200 E. 9th Avenue into a wellness focused coworking and medical office hub within 9th and Colorado.
386 Units Proposed for $100M Office-to-Residential Conversion in Downtown Denver
2 minute read • A $100 million proposal would convert the 29-story Denver Energy Center Tower 2 at 1625 Broadway into 386 residential units, marking one of Downtown Denver’s largest high-rise office-to-housing conversions currently under review.
Inside the Broncos’ Burnham Yard Stadium Proposal as LDR Process Moves Forward
4 minute read • The Denver Broncos presented updated details for their proposed new stadium and mixed use district at Burnham Yard during a February 12 Community Information Meeting, formally advancing the project through Denver’s Large Development Review process. We were there to capture it and review the details so you don’t have to. Check it out now.
Broncos to Share Updated Burnham Yard Stadium Renderings at February 12 Community Meeting
2 minute read • The Denver Broncos and the City and County of Denver will host a Community Information Meeting on Thursday, February 12, to present updated renderings and preliminary concepts for the team’s proposed new stadium at Burnham Yard.
240-Unit Holiday Inn Conversion Approved, Advances to Development Planning Phase
3 minute read • Concept plans have been approved to convert the existing Holiday Inn at 3333 North Quebec Street into a 240-unit multi-family development. The project now advances into the Site Development Plan phase, signaling a relatively streamlined entitlement path for this hotel-to-residential adaptive reuse.
Four Seasons-Branded Condo Project Advances in Cherry Creek North
4 minute read • Plans are advancing for a Four Seasons–branded private residences project in Cherry Creek North, where developers have pivoted from an earlier apartment proposal to a smaller, luxury condominium building. City filings outline an eight-story project with roughly 41 to 42 for-sale residences, ground-floor retail, rooftop amenities, and underground parking at 215–231 N. Detroit Street.
Sloan’s Lake Boathouse Renovation Advances With Preferred Design Concept
3 minute read • Denver Parks and Recreation has unveiled a preferred design concept for the renovation of the historic Sloan’s Lake Boathouse, proposing a new community and event space with updated interiors, outdoor patios, beverage concessions, and continued park operations.
Apiary Residences Begins Leasing Ahead of Opening in Belleview Station
3 minute read • Leasing has begun at Apiary Residences, a new residential component of a 20-story mixed-use tower under construction in Denver’s Belleview Station district. The project is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026.
National Western Center Plans $185M Expansion Across 17 Acres in North Denver
3 minute read • Updated development plans outline a $185 million expansion at the National Western Center, adding more than 726,000 square feet of new construction across 17 acres. The proposal includes a new equestrian complex, a nine-story hotel, structured parking, community and urban agriculture space, and the adaptive reuse of the historic Armour Building.
New Aerial Photos Captured for 242 N Milwaukee Place in Cherry Creek North
2 minute read • New aerial photography has been released for 242 N Milwaukee Place, a proposed office project in Cherry Creek. Captured in collaboration with 4Blades Digital, the images offer a clearer look at the site and its urban context as the project continues through city review.
Uchiko Announces Official February 2026 Opening in Cherry Creek North
2 minute read • Uchiko has officially announced plans to open its Cherry Creek North location in February 2026, following a major renovation and expansion of the former Ginny Williams Gallery building.
11-Story Concept Plan Submitted for Parcel Near Ball Arena
4 minute read • New concept plans have been submitted for an 11-story mixed-use building on a surface parking lot near Ball Arena. Filed independently by the Auraria Higher Education Center, the proposal offers an early look at how parking-heavy sites in the Central Platte Valley could begin transitioning toward higher-density development.
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