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Denver Releases Updated Design for 5280 Trail Segment Along Acoma Street
4 minute read • The City and County of Denver has released updated renderings for the Acoma Street segment of the 5280 Trail, a project that would transform two blocks south of the Denver Art Museum into a pedestrian-focused public space.
New Renderings Reveal Vision for Community Beer Garden at Former Sloan's Lake Gas Station
3 minute read • New renderings have been released for a proposed adaptive reuse project at 3500 West 23rd Avenue that would convert a former gas station and auto repair shop into a neighborhood beer garden, food hall, and community gathering space in Sloan's Lake.
301-Unit AVE Station House Rising on Long-Vacant RiNo Triangle Site
4 minute read • Construction is now underway on AVE Station House, a 13-story mixed-use development that will bring 301 apartments and more than 6,000 square feet of retail space to a long-vacant triangular site near Denver's 38th & Blake Station.
Denver Parks & Recreation Reducing Water Use by 20% During Stage 1 Drought
3 minute read • Denver Parks & Recreation will reduce irrigation water use by 20% during the 2026 irrigation season following Denver Water's Stage 1 drought declaration. Pools, splash pads, athletic fields, and trees will remain priorities.
Groundbreaking Advances Multi-Building Development at 38th & Blake
3 minute read • A groundbreaking ceremony for the 358-unit Rowan apartment community marks the latest milestone in Formativ Real Estate Group's larger 38th & Blake transit-oriented development, which will eventually include workforce housing, a hotel, retail space, and more than 650 residential units.
King Soopers Celebrates Grand Opening of New 103,000-Square-Foot Store
3 minute read • King Soopers has officially opened its new Store No. 150 at 4201 E. Arkansas Avenue, replacing the aging Belcaro location with a new 103,000-square-foot grocery store built on the former CDOT headquarters site.
New 33,000-Square-Foot Nature Library Nearing Completion in Thornton
4 minute read • Construction is nearing completion on the Anythink Nature Library in Thornton. The 33,000-square-foot facility will combine traditional library services with outdoor learning, environmental education, gardens, trails, and community gathering spaces when it opens in August 2026.
DHA Exploring Massive Housing Redevelopment Near Knox RTD Station
5 minute read • The Denver Housing Authority is exploring a major redevelopment of the Westridge and Mulroy affordable housing communities near the Knox Light Rail Station that could ultimately deliver up to 800 new affordable housing units.
Plans Filed for 192-Unit Affordable Housing Community Near DIA
3 minute read • Plans have been filed for a new 192-unit affordable housing community in northeast Denver. The proposal includes six residential buildings, a clubhouse, family-focused amenities, and units targeted toward households earning between 30% and 80% AMI.
Denver Parks & Recreation Opens New Indoor Pool Facility at Swansea Recreation Center
3 minute read • A new indoor aquatic facility has officially opened at Swansea Recreation Center in North Denver, replacing the site’s aging outdoor pool with a year-round recreation amenity featuring lap lanes, a lazy river, waterslide, and expanded community programming space.
Townhome Development Proposed Near 41st Avenue and Jason Street
2 minute read • New concept plans filed with the City and County of Denver could bring a 12-unit townhome project to the corner of West 41st Avenue and Jason Street in North Denver.
Denver International Airport Officially Confirms New Walkways Between Concourses
3 minute read • Denver International Airport has officially confirmed plans to construct new pedestrian walkways between Concourses A, B, and C, marking the first time passengers would be able to move between concourses without relying solely on the airport train system.
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Begins Construction on New Supportive Housing Development in Globeville
3 minute read • 60-unit supportive housing development is moving forward in Denver’s Globeville neighborhood near the 41st & Fox Station.
New Urban Design Plans Filed for 429-Unit Multifamily Development
2 minute read • A new proposal submitted to the City and County of Denver could bring 429 apartment units across four residential buildings to a vacant site near Central Park Boulevard and Northfield Boulevard.
Inside the $65M Redevelopment of Denver Health’s Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center
3 minute read • New renderings and updated plans have been released for Denver Health’s proposed $65 million redevelopment of the Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center near Federal Boulevard and West 11th Avenue.
The City of Denver Plans to Turn Skyline Park Into Downtown’s “Front Yard”
3 minute read • Major construction continues moving forward as Downtown Denver’s Skyline Park transforms into a more active, accessible, and year-round destination in the heart of downtown.
Dutch Bros’ Denver-Area Expansion Continues With Three New Concepts Approved
3 minute read • Dutch Bros Coffee continues expanding across the Denver metro area, with three new concepts recently advancing through Denver review processes near East Mississippi Avenue, East Hampden Avenue, and Leetsdale Drive.
Root Down’s Next Chapter Reflects Denver’s Evolving Dining Landscape
4 minute read • Root Down has officially promoted Hannah Elkins to Executive Chef as the longtime LoHi restaurant introduces refreshed brunch and dinner menus while continuing to evolve alongside Denver’s changing urban landscape.
New Southmoor Park Development Could Bring 75 Rowhomes Near E. Jefferson Avenue
2 minute read • A new concept plan submitted to Denver proposes 75 rowhome parcels and 7 single-family lots near S. Ivanhoe Street and E. Jefferson Avenue in University Hills.
Proposed Mixed-Use Residential Project Planned at 31 West Evans Avenue in Denver
2 minute read • Plans submitted to the City of Denver show a new four-story mixed-use residential development proposed at 31 West Evans Avenue near South Broadway and Interstate 25.
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