DENVER | Main Development Thread #7

[TakeFive]

From Coors Field to CoorsTek mixed-use development in Golden



Rendering courtesy of Tryba Architects.

Coors family spending $900 million on new Golden development
Jul 19, 2022 By Kate Tracy – Reporter , Denver Business Journal

The Coors family has owned a prime piece of downtown Golden property since 1884, and instead of selling it, the family has decided to spend $900 million and 10 years to redevelop it.

The 12.4-acre site, located at 600 9th St., encompasses approximately five city blocks and is home to multiple buildings previously used for high-tech ceramics-maker CoorsTek Inc. manufacturing. Now, CoorsTek, owned by the same family that founded Coors Brewery, plans to build and renovate existing buildings into 1.25 million square feet of residential, office, retail and hotel space. CoorsTek will also be moving its global headquarters to the site from its current location a few miles away.

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Renderings courtesy of Tryba Architects and AC Development

I know I speak for wong and many of us in celebrating this amazing mixed-use addition to downtown Golden.

[bunt_q]

Originally Posted by TakeFive

I hereby propose a new Dog Park Tax so that Denver can have dog-worthy parks and be Poop-Free.

I think a poop-free Denver could win a lot of votes.

But I am not sure the poop people are most worried about comes from dogs.

[laniroj]

Originally Posted by bunt_q

...If you intend to reduce the level of consumption by charging more for more, then you need to ensure that you can't still still consume more without paying for it. We have no plan for this...

Where's your sense of humor?! This is America, buddy - standard operating procedure!

[laniroj]

Originally Posted by bulldurhamer

Nothing is free about this composting. Same as before except we all get bins now. They’re forcing us to pay for composting now. Don’t get it twisted.


The city will claim a win and con the next city with this “data driven” approach
1 charge a fee = revenue = win
2 finally add enough recycling and composting services to fulfill the city’s needs, something lacking prior, so obviously some old landfill waste will go elsewhere. Another win if there’s no context.

More money, less landfill. Makes a great headline.

If you exchanged trash above with housing, the same is essentially true of the City's affordable housing strategy. Let's charge a fee to the many, that will solve the problem for the few!

[laniroj]

Originally Posted by TakeFive

...Can anybody else think of a good cause deserving funding?

More parks and better quality parks in historically underserved neighborhoods, including pocket parks in the urban core so that families might one day have a chance of living dtown. Also, a real tree scape in the entirety of downtown and A-square.

[bunt_q]

Originally Posted by laniroj

More parks and better quality parks in historically underserved neighborhoods, including pocket parks in the urban core so that families might one day have a chance of living dtown. Also, a real tree scape in the entirety of downtown and A-square.

We did that, dedicated funding. Ballot Measure 2A, Parks and Open Space Sales Tax (November 2018)

Then we did it again, dedicated bonding. Ballot Measure 2D: Denver Parks and Recreation System Bonds (November 2021)

Tell me, have you seen any improvement?

Or did they, perhaps maybe, use this money to reduce the equivalent amount that used to go into the General Fund for parks? (Shhhhh.) Just like they do every time we create any dedicated funding source. (Like maybe, oh, say a trash fee.)

[bunt_q]

Originally Posted by laniroj

Where's your sense of humor?! This is America, buddy - standard operating procedure!

Ha. So true.

[laniroj]

Originally Posted by bunt_q

We did that, dedicated funding. Ballot Measure 2A, Parks and Open Space Sales Tax (November 2018)

Then we did it again, dedicated bonding. Ballot Measure 2D: Denver Parks and Recreation System Bonds (November 2021)

Tell me, have you seen any improvement?

Or did they, perhaps maybe, use this money to reduce the equivalent amount that used to go into the General Fund for parks? (Shhhhh.) Just like they do every time we create any dedicated funding source. (Like maybe, oh, say a trash fee.)

They are spending real money on parks. Methinks you might not notice it because 1) it isn't downtown and 2) it's in those neglected neighborhoods....but it's happening and we need to supercharge it!

[bunt_q]

Originally Posted by laniroj

They are spending real money on parks. Methinks you might not notice it because 1) it isn't downtown and 2) it's in those neglected neighborhoods....but it's happening and we need to supercharge it!

You’re probably right. Real question, if I wanted to go see some of that investment, where would I go? (Bonus if the new parks have amenities for terrorist toddlers; Cheesman is a bit lacking in that department.)

I have noticed the new Stout Street Children’s Park in Curtis Park. It looks awesome.

[laniroj]

Originally Posted by bunt_q

You’re probably right. Real question, if I wanted to go see some of that investment, where would I go? (Bonus if the new parks have amenities for terrorist toddlers; Cheesman is a bit lacking in that department.)

I have noticed the new Stout Street Children’s Park in Curtis Park. It looks awesome.

This link is kind of cool to see how the City looks at where to allocate resources and how they identify underserved neighborhoods (officially) - though most of us could just come out and put our finger on the maps...https://geospatialdenver.maps.arcgis.com...l?appid=2f30c73e83204e96824a14680a62a18e

I can't point you to the best playground, but I can post this link...the city is busy on the parks front!

https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Age...munity-Engagement/Park-Facility-Projects

[DenvertoLA]

I did some exploring from your Denver Parks link... this master plan for Bannock St is amazing

https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/p...ning/civiccenter_next100_conceptplan.pdf

[laniroj]

Originally Posted by DenvertoLA

I did some exploring from your Denver Parks link... this master plan for Bannock St is amazing

https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/p...ning/civiccenter_next100_conceptplan.pdf

As long as they don't cut down all the trees in there, yeah it should be cool and bunt can take the kid(s?) to the new splash pad. Or the City could spend a bit more money and honor the historic architecture of the greek theater instead of just putting a DIA tent over it - you know - in the name of historic preservation.

[coolmandan03]

Originally Posted by laniroj

the City could spend a bit more money and honor the historic architecture of the greek theater instead of just putting a DIA tent over it - you know - in the name of historic preservation.

What do you suggest? The current area is way to hot to enjoy anything all summer, so a roof would be desired.

[TakeFive]

Denver Metro Set to Add Around 10,600 New Apartments by Year End
August 29, 2022 - Mile High CRE

According to the recent RentCafe report, the Denver metro is firing on all cylinders on the development front, with 10,570 new apartments expected to hit the market by the end of this year. Denver holds the 12th largest number of projected deliveries nationwide

These are Denver Metro numbers. This is interesting:

• When looking at the metro’s top contenders for apartment projections, Denver takes the lead with 3,304 new units expected by the end of the year.
• Westminster and Aurora complete the metro’s podium, with a strong pipeline of apartments — 1,580 units and 1,393 units, respectively.

It's hard to follow construction in the suburbs so it's interesting to see Aurora and Westminster with some nice activity.
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The most exciting news about development this week is over at DenverInfill

Two projects I had decided to be curious about were Populus and 18th & Glenarm. I knew both were fenced off and some guys with shovels had been hired to move some dirt around. Anything else? So, at least Populus now has a crane while 18th & Glenarm is working on below ground columns.

Dravitz also give a nice description of the Convention Center Project progress.

My week is complete!

[rds70]

A formal site development plan was submitted today for 650 17th Street. The plan submitted is now for a 44 story building, with 339 units and a height of 596 feet.

So, there are fewer floors than the concept plan (47), but it is taller (573 feet). It also has three fewer units.

[DenverInfill]

Originally Posted by rds70

A formal site development plan was submitted today for 650 17th Street. The plan submitted is now for a 44 story building, with 339 units and a height of 596 feet.

So, there are fewer floors than the concept plan (47), but it is taller (573 feet). It also has three fewer units.

After the city refused to allow them to have a curb cut on 17th Street (the right decision IMO by the city), I was afraid they'd walk away from the project but moving on to the SDP phase is a good sign and, hopefully, an indicator that the developer is moving forward with an alley-access design.

Why would they submit a SDP that continues to show a curb cut on 17th knowing it won't be approved?

[rds70]

Initial design for the proposed 1709 Blake Street hotel project:

[Denver]

Originally Posted by rds70

Initial design for the proposed 1709 Blake Street hotel project:

It was torn apart by the LDDRB Staff. Given their comments it seems like this one is going to have a pretty significant redesign.

[Denver]

Originally Posted by DenverInfill

After the city refused to allow them to have a curb cut on 17th Street (the right decision IMO by the city), I was afraid they'd walk away from the project but moving on to the SDP phase is a good sign and, hopefully, an indicator that the developer is moving forward with an alley-access design.

Why would they submit a SDP that continues to show a curb cut on 17th knowing it won't be approved?

Its possible the reached a deal with the city???

[TakeFive]

Originally Posted by Denver

It was torn apart by the LDDRB Staff. Given their comments it seems like this one is going to have a pretty significant redesign.

Did they at least like the diving boards atop the 6th story?