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Former Hospital Site Transforms Into Boulder’s Western City Campus
4 minute read • Boulder is transforming the former Boulder Community Health hospital site into the Western City Campus, a centralized civic hub that will consolidate city services into a single, low-carbon municipal campus at Alpine–Balsam.
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.
Brookfield Residential Opens First Look at Uplands With New Model Homes in Westminster
3 minute read • Brookfield Residential is moving into the next phase at Uplands, a master-planned community taking shape in Westminster between Denver and Boulder. The development is beginning to open model homes as construction continues across the site.
The Irving Opens on West Colfax as Denver’s Newest Permanently Affordable Housing Community
3 minute read • A new permanently affordable, all-electric apartment community is opening on West Colfax, marking Urban Land Conservancy’s first ground-up housing development and one of the earliest projects delivered using Proposition 123 funding.
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Opens New Center for the Healing Arts in Five Points
3 minute read • The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Center for the Healing Arts has officially opened in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood, completing a four-level expansion that adds new studios, performance space, and community-focused facilities alongside the organization’s historic home.
Affordable Housing Project Proposed at 40th Avenue and York Street on RTD-Owned Land
2 minute read • A 135-unit affordable housing project has entered early concept review at East 40th Avenue and York Street on RTD-owned land.
New Renderings Released for 80-Unit Supportive Housing at 1139 Delaware
3 minute read • Newly released renderings provide a closer look at a proposed six-story supportive housing project at 1139 Delaware Street, featuring 80 permanent supportive housing units and on-site services.
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.
Stapleton Plaza Hotel Planned for Conversion From Hotel to 220-Unit Housing Project
3 minute read • Plans submitted to the City of Denver show the 11-story Holiday Inn at 3333 Quebec St. could be converted from a 310-room hotel into a 220-unit housing project, reworking the building’s interior to support long-term residential use while retaining the existing structure.
Affordable Housing Project with Library Approved at 4995 Washington Street in Globeville
3 minute read • A formal Site Development Plan has been approved for a 170-unit affordable housing project at 4995 Washington Street in Globeville, featuring a new Denver Public Library branch and community café.
New Concept Plans Filed for Belcaro Shopping Center Redevelopment
2 minute read • New concept plans have been filed to redevelop the Belcaro Shopping Center along South Colorado Boulevard into a four-story apartment community with roughly 350 units and internal parking. This article covers what’s proposed and where the project stands today.
Denargo Market Beer Garden - Technical Zoning and Special Exception Case Study
8 minute read • This report provides a detailed look at how the Denargo Market Beer Garden navigated Denver’s zoning and Special Exception review process. It examines the full permit timeline, highlights the coordination challenges that slowed approval, and shows how documentation clarity and operational conditions ultimately unlocked zoning approval.
Hopscotch Beer Garden Approved for Denargo Market, Opening Planned for 2026
4 minute read • Hopscotch Beer Garden is planned as a Phase 1 activation at Denargo Market, bringing a temporary outdoor food and beverage destination to the riverfront district ahead of future mixed-use development.
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