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Food Bank of the Rockies Expands With New Hunger-Relief Hub in Aurora
3 min read • Food Bank of the Rockies is in the final stages of its $75 million capital campaign to build a new 270,000-square-foot hunger-relief hub in Aurora.
Five Mega-Projects That Promised Massive Change But Never Broke Ground
5 min read • Denver’s skyline and urban landscape are constantly evolving but not every bold announcement makes it from concept to construction. Check out these 5 projects that
Trader Joe’s Plans New Location at Northfield
3 min read • A major new addition is in the works for northeast Denver: plans have been filed with the city that confirm a Trader Joe’s is planned for the Shops at Northfield.
Star Bar Eyes Expansion Into Adjacent Lot on Larimer
2 min read • Star Bar, a longtime fixture on Larimer Street, has submitted plans to expand its operations into the 6,250-square-foot lot next door at 2141 Larimer Street.
40th & Josephine Project Moves Forward With 313-Unit Residential Proposal
2 min read • A major new residential development is being planned near 40th Avenue and Josephine Street, where concept plans have been submitted for a 313-unit, four-story apartment community.
299 Milwaukee Moves Forward With Construction in Cherry Creek
3 min read • Construction is now underway at 299 Milwaukee Street in Cherry Creek, where a new mixed-use development is taking shape on one of the neighborhood’s most prominent corners.
Mixed-Use Residential Project Proposed at 36th & Downing
3 min read • A new mixed-use development is being proposed at the edge of Denver’s Cole neighborhood, with concept plans submitted for a site that spans from 36th Avenue and North Downing Street.
Adaptive Reuse Planned for 3518 Larimer Street in Five Points
2 min read • A new adaptive reuse project is being proposed in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood, where concept plans have been submitted for the conversion of an existing warehouse into a mixed-use retail space.
Century Communities Proposes New Mixed-Use Redevelopment at Former Regal Cinema Site
2 min read • A new redevelopment project is being proposed in South Denver, where the long-vacant Regal Cinema site at 3635 South Monaco Parkway could soon be transformed into a new mixed-use community.
7-Story Residential Project Planned for Broadway Station Block 1
2 min read • Broadway Station, one of South Denver’s largest redevelopment areas, is preparing to welcome another major residential addition.
Spiral Tower Concept Could Bring 673-Foot Observation Structure to Downtown Denver
2 min read • A new concept plan has been submitted for a striking addition to Denver’s skyline; a 673-foot observation tower proposed for the public parking lot spanning 1546 California Street and 1555 Welton Street.
Year-Round Upgrades Planned for Skyline Park Block 2
4 min read • Skyline Park is getting ready for a transformation aimed at turning it into a year-round destination for residents, workers, students, and visitors alike.
Milk Tea People Expands in Downtown Denver with Support from Denver DDA Loan Program
5 min read • Milk Tea People, one of Denver’s most popular tea shops, is relocating to a larger 16th Street space with support from the Denver Downtown Development Authority. The expansion will triple their size, add a bakery, and create a destination for locals and visitors alike.
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.
Petroleum Building Adaptive Reuse Plans to Convert Offices to Housing on 16th Street
2 min read • The Petroleum Building at 110 16th Street is being converted from offices to 178 residential units in a $45.2 million adaptive reuse project.
The 29th & Speer Triangle is About to Change as 4 New Projects Are Being Planned
2 min read • Four new residential projects are planned for the triangle at 29th, Zuni, and Speer, bringing over 900 units to a largely unchanged 11-acre site in Lower Highland. Here’s a quick breakdown.
The Vibrant Denver Bond: What’s Included in the $950 Million Ballot Proposal
4 min read • Denver voters will weigh in this November on the $950 million Vibrant Denver Bond, a major infrastructure package funding more than 60 public projects across the city, without raising property taxes. Here’s what’s included and how it will appear on the ballot.
Denver’s First Bus Rapid Transit Line Begins to Take Shape
4 min read • Construction is officially underway on the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project: a $300M infrastructure effort that will reshape one of Denver’s busiest transit corridors. Here’s what’s happening and what comes next.
From Runways to Redevelopments: The Brief History of Denver’s First Airport
5 min read • From 1929 to 1995, Stapleton served as Denver’s main airport. After its closure, most of the site was cleared for redevelopment, becoming the Central Park neighborhood. One feature remains: the historic control tower, now home to FlyteCo Tower brewery.
Denver Approves $100M for Downtown Projects: Parks, Housing, Redevelopment & Small Business
3 min read • Denver has approved a new $100 million funding package focused on revitalizing Civic Center and Skyline Park, expanding downtown housing, and supporting small business growth.
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