DENVER | Main Development Thread #7 - Page 138

HighSt. · #**2741** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 4:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by bunt_q

More likely a way of hedging against the possibility of a tenant coming in and wanting significantly more floor space than the Developer would be willing to build on spec.

Interesting perspective. And according to the plans submitted, we're looking at a rental/hotel mix. I wonder if there's a logistical showdown brewing between the interests behind this development and the interests behind the Ace Hotel/Cathedral HS project at 19th and Grant, just a block away. Think about it: both involve rehabbing significant historical square footage, both would end up being high-end hotel-oriented developments. I'm afraid one might cannibalize the other.

CastleScott · #**2742** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 6:18 PM**

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^ Also, that's not even close to 61-stories .

Yeah Ryan I think it's more like 35 floors-too bad that the 650 max couldn't be utilized, I'm excited for that tower on block 162-wow nice crown lighting!

The Dirt · #**2743** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 6:26 PM**

What's the source of these renderings?

Sam Hill · #**2744** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 6:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mtnboi303

Where did these pics come from?

Sam Hill · #**2745** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 6:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by HighSt.

This building and Tabor II now both have renderings that show buildings that are significantly smaller than their plan submissions to the city would allow to be built.

Am I way off base to guess that these developers are applying for the "best case scenario" and producing renderings to illustrate what 60% of their ideal amount of financing would buy? Perhaps a way to hedge against Denver's massively backlogged planning department?

We don't even know what we're looking at here since we don't know where these renderings came from - could be an older concept that was just never made public. Nevertheless, if this is what we end up with on this site, I'll be very happy. I really like it. I don't even mind the shorter height. I like the way it would help the east end of the skyline step down from the ole Cash Register.

BrewHubb · #**2746** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 6:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sam Hill

We don't even know what we're looking at here since we don't know where these renderings came from - could be an older concept that was just never made public. Nevertheless, if this is what we end up with on this site, I'll be very happy. I really like it. I don't even mind the shorter height. I like the way it would help the east end of the skyline step down from the ole Cash Register.

http://matthew-breest.squarespace.com/el-jebel-tower

TakeFive · #**2747** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 7:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by BrewHubb

http://matthew-breest.squarespace.com/el-jebel-tower

Thanks

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He has practiced professionally in Anchorage, Shanghai and currently in Denver.

Apparently he is currently with the Beck Group. I suspect that at this point it's 'conceptual.'

The Dirt · #**2748** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 8:02 PM**

I thought that the developers purchased the old architectural plans to save on time and money. This seems like a third party concept.

Denver · #**2749** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 11:43 PM**

Renderings of 260 N. Josephine St. The previous tenant on the building currently has moved out and the site is fenced off. The developer is Elevation Development Group. Their past few projects have been entitlements that they then sold off (such as HUB) so I will believe this project when I see shovels in the dirt.

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Elevation is the developer of 260 N Josephine. A 70,000-square-foot mixed use building to be situated at the prominent corner of 3rd and Josephine streets in Denver’s Cherry Creek North Shopping District. The building will be comprised of ground floor retail, five levels of Class AA office space and three levels of below grade parking.

http://www.elevation.net/portfolio/260-n-josephine/

corey · #**2750** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 12:43 AM**

260 N Josephine reminds me of the original Colorado History Museum that was demolished in order to build the new Colorado Supreme Court building. It looks pretty decent from what I can tell.

CherryCreek · #**2751** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 1:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by corey

260 N Josephine reminds me of the original Colorado History Museum that was demolished in order to build the new Colorado Supreme Court building. It looks pretty decent from what I can tell.

Actually, the old Colorado History Museum was demolished to build the new Colorado History Museum (the tiered building below).

The old Colorado Supreme Court building (the "pedestal" building behind the old Colorado History Museum) was demolished to build the new Colorado Supreme Court Building.

But you are right about the building look. Quality architecture on a much smaller scale.

bunt_q · #**2752** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 4:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by CherryCreek

Actually, the old Colorado History Museum was demolished to build the new Colorado History Museum (the tiered building below).

The old Colorado Supreme Court building (the "pedestal" building behind the old Colorado History Museum) was demolished to build the new Colorado Supreme Court Building.

But you are right about the building look. Quality architecture on a much smaller scale.

No no, the Ralph Carr Judicial Center takes up that entire block - both the old supreme court building and old history museum were replaced by it. The old history museum is where the office building with the AG's Office sits now. (My old office.)

The new History Colorado museum is a block down at 12th Avenue.

CherryCreek · #**2753** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 4:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by bunt_q

No no, the Ralph Carr Judicial Center takes up that entire block - both the old supreme court building and old history museum were replaced by it. The old history museum is where the office building with the AG's Office sits now. (My old office.)

The new History Colorado museum is a block down at 12th Avenue.

Oops. Time wounds all heels. Lol. Of course you are correct.

Robert.hampton · #**2754** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 4:53 PM**

LS Partners LLC purchased 618 E. 16th Ave., 1564-1570 Pearl St. and 1562 Pearl St. in Denver for $5.2 million from Douglas C. Hall Company.

That’s a half block across from the current 17th/pearl project. It’s half parking lot and a couple older buildings zoned up to 8 stories. Will be interesting to see what the plans for it are as development looks to be creeping closer to Colfax.

CherryCreek · #**2755** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 4:59 PM**

Two new projects covered in the Denverite today.

The first, a new vision for the redevelopment of The Rossonian involving former Denver Nugget Chauncy Billips.

https://www.denverite.com/rossonian-hotel-lounge-chauncey-billups-50744/

Per the Denverite, a boutique hotel and Jazz Club are included.

The next project, is a redevelopment of the parking lot near Denver Beer on Platte Street. The land is currently owned by city and the city council voted last night to sell.

https://www.denverite.com/denver-union-station-parking-lot-50709/

Per the article, 5- story building, office and retail.

TakeFive · #**2756** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 6:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by CherryCreek

Two new projects covered in the Denverite today.

The first, a new vision for the redevelopment of The Rossonian involving former Denver Nugget Chauncy Billips.

https://www.denverite.com/rossonian-hotel-lounge-chauncey-billups-50744/

Per the Denverite, a boutique hotel and Jazz Club are included.

Finally, finally, history will be respectfully served. I'll assume that the inclusion of Mr. Big Shot will put this plan over the top to fruition. Props to Palisade Partner's Paul Books for being a key part of the effort.

Quite interesting is the inclusion of D.C.'s Busboys and Poets led by owner Andy Shallal who was born in Baghdad, Iraq:

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Anas "Andy" Shallal is an Iraqi-American artist, activist and entrepreneur. He is best known as the proprietor of the Washington, DC area restaurant, bookstore, performance venue Busboys and Poets and local philanthropist.

Chauncey is a Denver native and attended CU before taking his game to the NBA.

MovinOnUp · #**2757** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 6:48 PM**

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The next project, is a redevelopment of the parking lot near Denver Beer on Platte Street. The land is currently owned by city and the city council voted last night to sell.

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https://www.denverite.com/denver-union-station-parking-lot-50709/[/URL]

Per the article, 5- story building, office and retail.

Would that happen to be this rendering? If the shoe (footprint) fits...

HighSt. · #**2758** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 8:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by Robert.hampton

LS Partners LLC purchased 618 E. 16th Ave., 1564-1570 Pearl St. and 1562 Pearl St. in Denver for $5.2 million from Douglas C. Hall Company.

That’s a half block across from the current 17th/pearl project. It’s half parking lot and a couple older buildings zoned up to 8 stories. Will be interesting to see what the plans for it are as development looks to be creeping closer to Colfax.

WOW. I have been looking sideways at these lots for a while. I have just been assuming for some time that they'd be too small to be attractive to a developer, who'd much rather have the economies of scale of doing a whole block ala 17th & Pearl. Let's hope the math on some smaller builds can work out AND that this doesn't mean curtains for the remaining Victorians in the area that happen to be sitting on Commercial zoning.

MovinOnUp · #**2759** Posted **Apr 18, 2018, 3:49 PM**

I'll just leave this here. There are definitely some easter eggs that haven't been posted here yet.

http://studio7g.com/illustration/

CherryCreek · #**2760** Posted **Apr 18, 2018, 3:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by MovinOnUp

I'll just leave this here. There are definitely some easter eggs that haven't been posted here yet.

http://studio7g.com/illustration/

Holy Cow.

Eggs like these new details on the Rockies LoDo Development? Generally love it, but wish the design was more of a contemporary but complementary update to the look of the stadium, rather than the more literal copying of certain of the stadium's design components.

But still, impressive!

If this is the latest, then it reflects a significant change from the initially released concept illustrations.