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Foster Culture Proposes Two-Story Mixed-Use Building at 2727 Welton Street
3 minute read • A proposed mixed-use development at 2727 Welton Street would replace an existing building with a two-story structure featuring food and beverage at street level and a redesigned upper floor focused on arts and event space.
ALDI Plans First Colorado Stores With 50+ Locations Announced
3 minute read • ALDI announced plans to enter Colorado for the first time, with more than 50 grocery stores planned across the Denver and Colorado Springs markets, supported by a new distribution center in Aurora.
ACE Padel ConfirmsDenver Location After Concept Plans Approved By City
3 minute read • ACE Padel has completed concept plan review for its first Denver location in RiNo, outlining a new padel club with indoor and outdoor courts, wellness amenities, and a target opening in 2026.
Denver Approves Its First Common Consumption Area in RiNo
3 minute read • Denver City Council has approved the city’s first common consumption area, clearing the way for shared alcohol consumption between participating businesses within a designated plaza near Mission Ballroom in the River North Art District.
Dry Dock Brewing Company Announces New Wash Park Brewpub at Former Pub on Pearl
2 minute read • Dry Dock Brewing Company has announced plans to open a new neighborhood brewpub in Denver’s Washington Park area, taking over the former Pub on Pearl space and introducing a full bar, food program, and live music.
Johnny Bechamel’s Opens in Speer Neighborhood as Mamas & Papas Hospitality Group’s First Full-Service Restaurant
3 minute read • A new Italian-American restaurant has opened in Denver’s Wash Park neighborhood, marking a new chapter for the team behind some of the city’s well-known counter-service concepts.
Denargo Market Team Files Site Development Plan for New 16-Story Building
3 minute read • A formal Site Development Plan has been filed for a 16-story mixed-use building at Denargo Market in River North, marking the next major step toward construction.
4-Story Office and Retail Building Proposed at 3rd and Saint Paul
3 minute read • A new 4-story office and retail building has been proposed for Cherry Creek at the corner of East 3rd Avenue and Saint Paul Street.
Great Divide Brewing Opens New Taproom in RiNo After Closing Previous Denver Locations
2 minute read • Great Divide Brewing has officially opened a new taproom and restaurant in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood at 3040 Blake Street.
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.
Could a $5 Entry Win You a Denver Home? FulHouse’s Co-Founder Walks Us Through Their New Model
9 minute read • A new Denver startup wants to rethink how homes can be sold by turning the process into a legally structured sweepstakes. We sat down with FulHouse co-founder Jason to understand how the model works, how they’re keeping it compliant, and what safeguards are in place to build trust.
Mixed-Use Redevelopment Proposed at 10th and Kno
2 minute read • A new concept plan has been submitted for 992 Knox Court, proposing a small mixed-use redevelopment on the southeast corner of West 10th Avenue and Knox Court in West Denver.
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.
Artist A.L. Grime Details the Complex Process Behind New F1 Arcade Mural in RiNo
3 minute read • Denver artist Ally Grimm (A.L. Grime) has completed the exterior mural for F1 Arcade in RiNo, wrapping up an 13-month process of design, permitting, and construction coordination. The new artwork finalizes the venue’s exterior more than a month after its opening.
Moodswing Moves Into Final Construction Phase, Targets Opening Next Month in Northeast Denver
2 minute read • Moodswing, the large-scale adaptive reuse project underway at 3625 East 48th Avenue, is moving into the final stretch of construction as the ownership team confirms they are now aiming for an opening next month.
Denver International Airport and Aaravya Investments Break Ground on New Travel Center
3 minute read • Denver International Airport and Aaravya Investments have officially broken ground on Elevate, a new travel convenience center that will serve drivers, travelers, rideshare users, and airport visitors along the rapidly growing Peña Boulevard corridor.
Spitz Mediterranean Street Food to Replace Former Park Burger Space in RiNo
3 minute read • A new restaurant changeover is underway in RiNo, where the former Park Burger location at 2601 Walnut Street is set to become a Spitz Mediterranean Street Food.
Denver Breaks Ground on Civic Center Next 100 Project, Launching a Major Redesign of the Historic Park
4 minute read • Denver has officially broken ground on the Civic Center Next 100 project, a $50M redesign that will restore the Greek Theater, upgrade the Central Promenade, improve accessibility across the park, and prepare Civic Center for its next century of events, performances, and daily public use.
Adaptive Reuse Project Planned at 3500 West 23rd Avenue
3 minute read • A new adaptive reuse project is planned for 3500 West 23rd Avenue in Sloan’s Lake, where an existing one story auto shop would be transformed into a neighborhood beer garden with a self pour beverage wall, food vendor space, and expanded outdoor seating
New Cherry Creek Restaurant ‘The Henry’ Will Become First Interior Buildout at 201 Fillmore
4 minute read • A new restaurant will soon take shape in Cherry Creek North as plans progress for the interior buildout of The Henry, a full service dining concept moving into the ground floor of the recently completed mixed use building at 201 Fillmore Street, Suite 100.
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