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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.
Colorado Opens Largest Wildlife Overpass in North America Along I-25
4 minute read • A new landmark piece of infrastructure is now complete along Interstate 25 south of Denver, where the Colorado Department of Transportation has finished construction of what is currently the largest wildlife overpass in North America.
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.
Denver City Council Adopts New 20 Year Downtown Area Plan Aiming to Revitalize the Urban Core
4 minute read • Denver City Council has officially adopted the 2025 Downtown Area Plan, establishing a 20 year roadmap for the future of the city’s urban core and setting the stage for major public and private investment across the center city.
Denver Summit FC Signals It May Explore Stadium Sites Outside City Limits as Council Delays Key Votes
3 minute read • Denver Summit FC is signaling a major shift in its stadium planning strategy, announcing that it is now exploring potential sites outside of Denver while continuing to work with the city on its original proposal at Santa Fe Yards.
Denver Moves Forward on Downtown Revitalization as DDA Secures $210M in New Financing
2 minute read • Denver’s Downtown Development Authority has locked in $210 million in new financing, marking a major step in the city’s long-term plan to reinvest in the downtown core and accelerate recovery efforts after several challenging years.
A New Triplex in Cherry Creek Clears Its Zoning Hurdle at 555 Josephine Street
3 minute read • A three-unit residential project proposed for 555 Josephine Street in Cherry Creek is officially moving forward after securing a key zoning variance last month.
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