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Grant St b/w 17th and 18th Aves, #Denver 80203:
7-story apartment building to replace single-story bank and small plaza in Denver's CBD. 260 homes (301 beds) with 213 vehicle and 130 bike parking. Just began construction, and the tower crane is being assembled today!
7-story apartment building to replace single-story bank and small plaza in Denver's CBD. 260 homes (301 beds) with 213 vehicle and 130 bike parking. Just began construction, and the tower crane is being assembled today!
October 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Grant St b/w 17th and 18th Aves, #Denver 80203:
7-story apartment building to replace single-story bank and small plaza in Denver's CBD. 260 homes (301 beds) with 213 vehicle and 130 bike parking. Just began construction, and the tower crane is being assembled today!
7-story apartment building to replace single-story bank and small plaza in Denver's CBD. 260 homes (301 beds) with 213 vehicle and 130 bike parking. Just began construction, and the tower crane is being assembled today!
Denver, what goes on here? (Wrong answers only)
September 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Denver, what goes on here? (Wrong answers only)
Back in Denver after a busy news week! Happy to go to bat for this now—if any public money will end up supporting this project, tax-increment financing is the exact right tool for this exact situation! It’s going to get obscured by the media frenzy around anything Broncos but TIF would make sense
September 14, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Back in Denver after a busy news week! Happy to go to bat for this now—if any public money will end up supporting this project, tax-increment financing is the exact right tool for this exact situation! It’s going to get obscured by the media frenzy around anything Broncos but TIF would make sense
Logan St b/w 7th and 8th Ave, #Denver 80203
10-ish story apartment building would add density to a major site by the Governor's Mansion & Trader Joes. 110 homes (160 beds) w/ 113 veh & 46 bike parking spots. Within steps of a useful bus stop and a major bikeway, great project!
10-ish story apartment building would add density to a major site by the Governor's Mansion & Trader Joes. 110 homes (160 beds) w/ 113 veh & 46 bike parking spots. Within steps of a useful bus stop and a major bikeway, great project!
September 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Logan St b/w 7th and 8th Ave, #Denver 80203
10-ish story apartment building would add density to a major site by the Governor's Mansion & Trader Joes. 110 homes (160 beds) w/ 113 veh & 46 bike parking spots. Within steps of a useful bus stop and a major bikeway, great project!
10-ish story apartment building would add density to a major site by the Governor's Mansion & Trader Joes. 110 homes (160 beds) w/ 113 veh & 46 bike parking spots. Within steps of a useful bus stop and a major bikeway, great project!
Cherokee & 11th Ave, #Denver 80204
303 homes in a 23-story building with a restored Cherokee Row storefront and ~5500 sq ft of retail to remain along 11th Avenue. 187 veh + 167 bike parking spots. A massive project for the Golden Triangle near-ish to two grocery stores and Sunken Gardens Park.
303 homes in a 23-story building with a restored Cherokee Row storefront and ~5500 sq ft of retail to remain along 11th Avenue. 187 veh + 167 bike parking spots. A massive project for the Golden Triangle near-ish to two grocery stores and Sunken Gardens Park.
September 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Cherokee & 11th Ave, #Denver 80204
303 homes in a 23-story building with a restored Cherokee Row storefront and ~5500 sq ft of retail to remain along 11th Avenue. 187 veh + 167 bike parking spots. A massive project for the Golden Triangle near-ish to two grocery stores and Sunken Gardens Park.
303 homes in a 23-story building with a restored Cherokee Row storefront and ~5500 sq ft of retail to remain along 11th Avenue. 187 veh + 167 bike parking spots. A massive project for the Golden Triangle near-ish to two grocery stores and Sunken Gardens Park.
Broadway b/w 9th and 10th Aves, #Denver 80204
552 homes in a 24-story tower w/ ~10,000 sq ft of ground floor retail come to a major transit corridor. 656 veh & 309 bike parking spots. AMLI doubles down on the Golden Triangle w/ 2nd block-long apartment building in as many blocks
552 homes in a 24-story tower w/ ~10,000 sq ft of ground floor retail come to a major transit corridor. 656 veh & 309 bike parking spots. AMLI doubles down on the Golden Triangle w/ 2nd block-long apartment building in as many blocks
August 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Broadway b/w 9th and 10th Aves, #Denver 80204
552 homes in a 24-story tower w/ ~10,000 sq ft of ground floor retail come to a major transit corridor. 656 veh & 309 bike parking spots. AMLI doubles down on the Golden Triangle w/ 2nd block-long apartment building in as many blocks
552 homes in a 24-story tower w/ ~10,000 sq ft of ground floor retail come to a major transit corridor. 656 veh & 309 bike parking spots. AMLI doubles down on the Golden Triangle w/ 2nd block-long apartment building in as many blocks
Broadway b/w 8th and 9th Avenues, #Denver 80204
372 homes in a 16-story apartment building along a major transit corridor, already under construction, delivering in 2026. >10,000 sq ft of ground-floor retail with new trees and landscaping. 494 veh & 223 bike parking spots, project with a big impact!
372 homes in a 16-story apartment building along a major transit corridor, already under construction, delivering in 2026. >10,000 sq ft of ground-floor retail with new trees and landscaping. 494 veh & 223 bike parking spots, project with a big impact!
August 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Broadway b/w 8th and 9th Avenues, #Denver 80204
372 homes in a 16-story apartment building along a major transit corridor, already under construction, delivering in 2026. >10,000 sq ft of ground-floor retail with new trees and landscaping. 494 veh & 223 bike parking spots, project with a big impact!
372 homes in a 16-story apartment building along a major transit corridor, already under construction, delivering in 2026. >10,000 sq ft of ground-floor retail with new trees and landscaping. 494 veh & 223 bike parking spots, project with a big impact!
Lincoln & 8th Ave, #Denver 80203
298 homes in an 18-story apartment building on a major transit corridor w/n walking distance to TJ’s grocery store. 290 veh & 186 bike parking spots, w/ 14 shared bikes for residents. Already under construction, a consequential addition to the Golden Triangle!
298 homes in an 18-story apartment building on a major transit corridor w/n walking distance to TJ’s grocery store. 290 veh & 186 bike parking spots, w/ 14 shared bikes for residents. Already under construction, a consequential addition to the Golden Triangle!
August 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Lincoln & 8th Ave, #Denver 80203
298 homes in an 18-story apartment building on a major transit corridor w/n walking distance to TJ’s grocery store. 290 veh & 186 bike parking spots, w/ 14 shared bikes for residents. Already under construction, a consequential addition to the Golden Triangle!
298 homes in an 18-story apartment building on a major transit corridor w/n walking distance to TJ’s grocery store. 290 veh & 186 bike parking spots, w/ 14 shared bikes for residents. Already under construction, a consequential addition to the Golden Triangle!
This week, I've queued up posts that illustrate more housing production approved in the last two years in just 7 acres of Downtown Denver (>2000 homes) than all of Boulder, CO has accomplished since 2019 (~1900)
August 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
This week, I've queued up posts that illustrate more housing production approved in the last two years in just 7 acres of Downtown Denver (>2000 homes) than all of Boulder, CO has accomplished since 2019 (~1900)
Lincoln & 7th Ave, #Denver 80203
329 homes (403 beds) in an 18-story building adds to a major transit corridor, on an important corner very near a grocery store. 3428 sq ft of ground-floor retail, very high-end amenities throughout the building. 322 veh & 171 bike parking spots.
329 homes (403 beds) in an 18-story building adds to a major transit corridor, on an important corner very near a grocery store. 3428 sq ft of ground-floor retail, very high-end amenities throughout the building. 322 veh & 171 bike parking spots.
August 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Lincoln & 7th Ave, #Denver 80203
329 homes (403 beds) in an 18-story building adds to a major transit corridor, on an important corner very near a grocery store. 3428 sq ft of ground-floor retail, very high-end amenities throughout the building. 322 veh & 171 bike parking spots.
329 homes (403 beds) in an 18-story building adds to a major transit corridor, on an important corner very near a grocery store. 3428 sq ft of ground-floor retail, very high-end amenities throughout the building. 322 veh & 171 bike parking spots.
Sherman, Lincoln, Speer, & 7th Ave, #Denver 80203
481 homes replace old Denver7 building. 11-story, X-shaped building on a prominent lot w/ major transit access. 375 veh & 256 bike parking spots. A 2.3 acre development makes this 209 du/acre, medium-high density for Denver.
481 homes replace old Denver7 building. 11-story, X-shaped building on a prominent lot w/ major transit access. 375 veh & 256 bike parking spots. A 2.3 acre development makes this 209 du/acre, medium-high density for Denver.
August 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Sherman, Lincoln, Speer, & 7th Ave, #Denver 80203
481 homes replace old Denver7 building. 11-story, X-shaped building on a prominent lot w/ major transit access. 375 veh & 256 bike parking spots. A 2.3 acre development makes this 209 du/acre, medium-high density for Denver.
481 homes replace old Denver7 building. 11-story, X-shaped building on a prominent lot w/ major transit access. 375 veh & 256 bike parking spots. A 2.3 acre development makes this 209 du/acre, medium-high density for Denver.
PROPOSED
Williams St & Colfax, #Denver 80218
A vacant lot along #ColfaxBRT ➡️ 6-story apartments. 111 homes: all studios and 1-beds. 22 income-restricted homes allows this building to exceed 5-story zone. 32 veh & 12 bike parking spots. Very exciting proposal that pre-dates parking minimum removal
Williams St & Colfax, #Denver 80218
A vacant lot along #ColfaxBRT ➡️ 6-story apartments. 111 homes: all studios and 1-beds. 22 income-restricted homes allows this building to exceed 5-story zone. 32 veh & 12 bike parking spots. Very exciting proposal that pre-dates parking minimum removal
August 22, 2025 at 3:34 AM
PROPOSED
Williams St & Colfax, #Denver 80218
A vacant lot along #ColfaxBRT ➡️ 6-story apartments. 111 homes: all studios and 1-beds. 22 income-restricted homes allows this building to exceed 5-story zone. 32 veh & 12 bike parking spots. Very exciting proposal that pre-dates parking minimum removal
Williams St & Colfax, #Denver 80218
A vacant lot along #ColfaxBRT ➡️ 6-story apartments. 111 homes: all studios and 1-beds. 22 income-restricted homes allows this building to exceed 5-story zone. 32 veh & 12 bike parking spots. Very exciting proposal that pre-dates parking minimum removal
S Bannock & Dakota Ave, #Denver 80223
Empty parking lots ➡️ 368 homes across two, 8-story buildings near Alameda LR. 469 veh & 222 bike parking spots for residents and patrons of 7300 sq ft of ground-floor retail. Townhomes and apts cover up the parking garage, improving the look
Empty parking lots ➡️ 368 homes across two, 8-story buildings near Alameda LR. 469 veh & 222 bike parking spots for residents and patrons of 7300 sq ft of ground-floor retail. Townhomes and apts cover up the parking garage, improving the look
August 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
S Bannock & Dakota Ave, #Denver 80223
Empty parking lots ➡️ 368 homes across two, 8-story buildings near Alameda LR. 469 veh & 222 bike parking spots for residents and patrons of 7300 sq ft of ground-floor retail. Townhomes and apts cover up the parking garage, improving the look
Empty parking lots ➡️ 368 homes across two, 8-story buildings near Alameda LR. 469 veh & 222 bike parking spots for residents and patrons of 7300 sq ft of ground-floor retail. Townhomes and apts cover up the parking garage, improving the look
3865 E Cherry Creek N Drive, #Denver 80209
12-story residential tower is nearly about to start construction. 181 homes in Cherry Creek East, w/ 228 veh & 68 bike parking spots. If this were proposed today, this project would require no parking vs the 227 required when permitted
12-story residential tower is nearly about to start construction. 181 homes in Cherry Creek East, w/ 228 veh & 68 bike parking spots. If this were proposed today, this project would require no parking vs the 227 required when permitted
August 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
3865 E Cherry Creek N Drive, #Denver 80209
12-story residential tower is nearly about to start construction. 181 homes in Cherry Creek East, w/ 228 veh & 68 bike parking spots. If this were proposed today, this project would require no parking vs the 227 required when permitted
12-story residential tower is nearly about to start construction. 181 homes in Cherry Creek East, w/ 228 veh & 68 bike parking spots. If this were proposed today, this project would require no parking vs the 227 required when permitted
S Garfield St & Dakota Ave, #Denver 80206
13-story hotel near the Cherry Creek Trail and a very useful neighborhood bikeway. 153 rooms, AC Hotel by Marriott. Quite a large parking podium, 114 parking spots, all above ground. Fully entitled, should start construction soon
13-story hotel near the Cherry Creek Trail and a very useful neighborhood bikeway. 153 rooms, AC Hotel by Marriott. Quite a large parking podium, 114 parking spots, all above ground. Fully entitled, should start construction soon
July 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
S Garfield St & Dakota Ave, #Denver 80206
13-story hotel near the Cherry Creek Trail and a very useful neighborhood bikeway. 153 rooms, AC Hotel by Marriott. Quite a large parking podium, 114 parking spots, all above ground. Fully entitled, should start construction soon
13-story hotel near the Cherry Creek Trail and a very useful neighborhood bikeway. 153 rooms, AC Hotel by Marriott. Quite a large parking podium, 114 parking spots, all above ground. Fully entitled, should start construction soon
Union Ave & S Niagara St (+ Layton & S Newport) #Denver 80237
Two 22-story towers on 3.3 acre site brings new grocery store and residential podium with them. BIG development for S Denver—634 homes (846 beds) w/ 781 veh & 125 bike parking spots. Rids the streets of two slip lanes!
Two 22-story towers on 3.3 acre site brings new grocery store and residential podium with them. BIG development for S Denver—634 homes (846 beds) w/ 781 veh & 125 bike parking spots. Rids the streets of two slip lanes!
July 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Union Ave & S Niagara St (+ Layton & S Newport) #Denver 80237
Two 22-story towers on 3.3 acre site brings new grocery store and residential podium with them. BIG development for S Denver—634 homes (846 beds) w/ 781 veh & 125 bike parking spots. Rids the streets of two slip lanes!
Two 22-story towers on 3.3 acre site brings new grocery store and residential podium with them. BIG development for S Denver—634 homes (846 beds) w/ 781 veh & 125 bike parking spots. Rids the streets of two slip lanes!
PROPOSED
Smith Road(ish) and CO Blvd, #Denver 80216
5-story, affordable housing proposed on currently vacant land by new Park Hill Park. 191 homes (374 beds) affordable to those earning b/w 30-80% AMI. 183 veh + 96 bike parking spots. First phase in the development w/ new streets
Smith Road(ish) and CO Blvd, #Denver 80216
5-story, affordable housing proposed on currently vacant land by new Park Hill Park. 191 homes (374 beds) affordable to those earning b/w 30-80% AMI. 183 veh + 96 bike parking spots. First phase in the development w/ new streets
July 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
PROPOSED
Smith Road(ish) and CO Blvd, #Denver 80216
5-story, affordable housing proposed on currently vacant land by new Park Hill Park. 191 homes (374 beds) affordable to those earning b/w 30-80% AMI. 183 veh + 96 bike parking spots. First phase in the development w/ new streets
Smith Road(ish) and CO Blvd, #Denver 80216
5-story, affordable housing proposed on currently vacant land by new Park Hill Park. 191 homes (374 beds) affordable to those earning b/w 30-80% AMI. 183 veh + 96 bike parking spots. First phase in the development w/ new streets
New rendering of the Civic Center Greek Amphitheater after the "flipping" happens and the new canopy, seating, and soundstage go in. Looks good, really smart approach to bolstering the park for its users without impinging on the historical/architectural integrity of the park
July 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
New rendering of the Civic Center Greek Amphitheater after the "flipping" happens and the new canopy, seating, and soundstage go in. Looks good, really smart approach to bolstering the park for its users without impinging on the historical/architectural integrity of the park
PROPOSED
9th Ave & Emerson St, #Denver 80218
4-story affordable housing replaces church multi-purpose blg in Cap Hill. Church stays, of course. 58 homes (67 beds) w/ 15 veh parking spots. I wonder if this project won't have trouble with the Landmark Preservation Committee with their proposed demo…?
9th Ave & Emerson St, #Denver 80218
4-story affordable housing replaces church multi-purpose blg in Cap Hill. Church stays, of course. 58 homes (67 beds) w/ 15 veh parking spots. I wonder if this project won't have trouble with the Landmark Preservation Committee with their proposed demo…?
June 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
PROPOSED
9th Ave & Emerson St, #Denver 80218
4-story affordable housing replaces church multi-purpose blg in Cap Hill. Church stays, of course. 58 homes (67 beds) w/ 15 veh parking spots. I wonder if this project won't have trouble with the Landmark Preservation Committee with their proposed demo…?
9th Ave & Emerson St, #Denver 80218
4-story affordable housing replaces church multi-purpose blg in Cap Hill. Church stays, of course. 58 homes (67 beds) w/ 15 veh parking spots. I wonder if this project won't have trouble with the Landmark Preservation Committee with their proposed demo…?
Glenarm and 21st St, #Denver 80205
3-story, small apartment building fills in parking lot by Welton Street. 21 homes. Historic apartment house up the street re-furbished and restored, 5 homes there. 38 bedrooms total.
13 veh, 10 bike parking. Attractive small infill, just starting construction
3-story, small apartment building fills in parking lot by Welton Street. 21 homes. Historic apartment house up the street re-furbished and restored, 5 homes there. 38 bedrooms total.
13 veh, 10 bike parking. Attractive small infill, just starting construction
June 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Glenarm and 21st St, #Denver 80205
3-story, small apartment building fills in parking lot by Welton Street. 21 homes. Historic apartment house up the street re-furbished and restored, 5 homes there. 38 bedrooms total.
13 veh, 10 bike parking. Attractive small infill, just starting construction
3-story, small apartment building fills in parking lot by Welton Street. 21 homes. Historic apartment house up the street re-furbished and restored, 5 homes there. 38 bedrooms total.
13 veh, 10 bike parking. Attractive small infill, just starting construction
PROPOSED
35th Ave & Gilpin St, #Denver 80205
4-story affordable housing would replace vacant lot in Denver's Cole neighborhood only a few blocks from RiNo. 63 homes (96 beds) w/ 48 veh parking spots and some(?) bike parking. Exceeds 3-story height limit using EHA incentives!
35th Ave & Gilpin St, #Denver 80205
4-story affordable housing would replace vacant lot in Denver's Cole neighborhood only a few blocks from RiNo. 63 homes (96 beds) w/ 48 veh parking spots and some(?) bike parking. Exceeds 3-story height limit using EHA incentives!
June 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
PROPOSED
35th Ave & Gilpin St, #Denver 80205
4-story affordable housing would replace vacant lot in Denver's Cole neighborhood only a few blocks from RiNo. 63 homes (96 beds) w/ 48 veh parking spots and some(?) bike parking. Exceeds 3-story height limit using EHA incentives!
35th Ave & Gilpin St, #Denver 80205
4-story affordable housing would replace vacant lot in Denver's Cole neighborhood only a few blocks from RiNo. 63 homes (96 beds) w/ 48 veh parking spots and some(?) bike parking. Exceeds 3-story height limit using EHA incentives!
PROPOSED
S High Street & Asbury Ave, #Denver 80210
Very exciting project! 1 home ➡️ 8 homes on a small lot right across the street from DU. 4 townhomes + 4 ADUS on top of the 4 garages. New zoning allows multiple ADUs on one lot in multi-unit districts. 16 beds across the project
S High Street & Asbury Ave, #Denver 80210
Very exciting project! 1 home ➡️ 8 homes on a small lot right across the street from DU. 4 townhomes + 4 ADUS on top of the 4 garages. New zoning allows multiple ADUs on one lot in multi-unit districts. 16 beds across the project
June 15, 2025 at 2:31 AM
PROPOSED
S High Street & Asbury Ave, #Denver 80210
Very exciting project! 1 home ➡️ 8 homes on a small lot right across the street from DU. 4 townhomes + 4 ADUS on top of the 4 garages. New zoning allows multiple ADUs on one lot in multi-unit districts. 16 beds across the project
S High Street & Asbury Ave, #Denver 80210
Very exciting project! 1 home ➡️ 8 homes on a small lot right across the street from DU. 4 townhomes + 4 ADUS on top of the 4 garages. New zoning allows multiple ADUs on one lot in multi-unit districts. 16 beds across the project
Milwaukee St & 3rd Ave, #Denver 80206
8/6/4 story building replaces office + landscaped plaza in a central, neighborhood-defining site in Cherry Creek North. 177 homes (242 beds) w/ >25k sq ft of ground floor retail. 227 veh/117 bike parking spaces—70 shared bikes for residents!
8/6/4 story building replaces office + landscaped plaza in a central, neighborhood-defining site in Cherry Creek North. 177 homes (242 beds) w/ >25k sq ft of ground floor retail. 227 veh/117 bike parking spaces—70 shared bikes for residents!
June 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Milwaukee St & 3rd Ave, #Denver 80206
8/6/4 story building replaces office + landscaped plaza in a central, neighborhood-defining site in Cherry Creek North. 177 homes (242 beds) w/ >25k sq ft of ground floor retail. 227 veh/117 bike parking spaces—70 shared bikes for residents!
8/6/4 story building replaces office + landscaped plaza in a central, neighborhood-defining site in Cherry Creek North. 177 homes (242 beds) w/ >25k sq ft of ground floor retail. 227 veh/117 bike parking spaces—70 shared bikes for residents!
PROPOSED
S Monaco Pkwy, Ohio Ave, & Locust St, #Denver 80224
26 homes ➡️ 75 homes (w/ 152 beds). Catholic Charities looks to build 4 stories, 100% affordable housing next to King Soopers and GW High School in a 3-story zone using EHA. 54 surface parking spaces w/ 15 bike spots
S Monaco Pkwy, Ohio Ave, & Locust St, #Denver 80224
26 homes ➡️ 75 homes (w/ 152 beds). Catholic Charities looks to build 4 stories, 100% affordable housing next to King Soopers and GW High School in a 3-story zone using EHA. 54 surface parking spaces w/ 15 bike spots
June 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
PROPOSED
S Monaco Pkwy, Ohio Ave, & Locust St, #Denver 80224
26 homes ➡️ 75 homes (w/ 152 beds). Catholic Charities looks to build 4 stories, 100% affordable housing next to King Soopers and GW High School in a 3-story zone using EHA. 54 surface parking spaces w/ 15 bike spots
S Monaco Pkwy, Ohio Ave, & Locust St, #Denver 80224
26 homes ➡️ 75 homes (w/ 152 beds). Catholic Charities looks to build 4 stories, 100% affordable housing next to King Soopers and GW High School in a 3-story zone using EHA. 54 surface parking spaces w/ 15 bike spots