Tag: Sun Valley
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Dramatic cut in assembly time could reduce housing costs of Denver apartments
A Denver builder is showing off construction technology that could dramatically lower the cost of building apartments in Colorado, at a moment when home affordability ranks as one of the state’s greatest ongoing challenges. Last summer, Adam Berger Development completed construction on a 77-unit apartment complex near Empower Field, where 67 of the homes are…
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Can Denver’s historic Zuni plant sell? Interested buyers worry price is too high
At the heart of Denver, the banks of the South Platte River are quickly changing. Ball Arena is moving forward on developing its 55-acres of parking lots into an urban neighborhood. It’s no secret the Denver Broncos are looking at other stadium options. And West Denver is booming with new apartments as city leaders worry…
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Denver City Council to hear public feedback on proposed sales tax rate increase
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In addition to hearing the public’s feedback on a proposed $100 sales tax increase, the Denver City Council will hear several resolutions authorizing payments to settle claims during its regular meeting on Monday. Here’s a summary of the City Council’s business: Contracts and resolutions 24-0985: An…
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Time ticking for Denver to save 122-year-old steam plant
After years of talks and paused demolition plans, movement to convert a historic plant famous for powering downtown Denver’s early days into something new is picking up steam. More specifically, Xcel Energy thinks it’s time for the city to make a choice. Last week, the energy company sent a letter to Mayor Mike Johnston giving…
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Denver officials consider new park by South Platte River, worry about cost overruns and impact
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver officials are worried about potential cost overruns and environmental impact on the South Platte River, even as construction projects move ahead in Denver’s Sun Valley neighborhood and the city considers a neighborhood park. The proposed new park — which will incorporate a dog park — will be built…
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Denver Public School officials tearfully vote to close three schools
In an emotional special meeting Thursday, the Denver Public Schools Board of Education voted — with tears — to shutter three low-enrollment schools by the end of the academic year, ending months of public speculation and staff uncertainty. The closing schools — Denver Discovery, Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy and Fairview Elementary — were singled…
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2 Denver council members oppose Park Hill Golf Course Development
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Though united in opposition, two Denver City Council members Monday night were set against publishing the Park Hill Golf Course small area plan for differing reasons. District 9 Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca and District 6 Councilman Paul Kashmann voted against the bill, which appeared before council…
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Denver City Council expected to approve several contracts
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council will approve new contracts and make amendments to existing ones during Monday’s council meeting. The council will also hold several public hearings where they will act as the board of directors for four general improvement districts. Denver International Airport Contracts concerning…
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Proposed redevelopment at 27th and Larimer sparks conversations
The 2700 block of Larimer Street in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood is home to street art, brick and mortar retail shops and the Volunteers of America of Colorado (VOAC). But changes are in the works. Edens, a national commercial property business, owns much of the block in the area and wants to redevelop the…