Comments on: New Hotel Proposed for Block 131 http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html News and information about urban infill development in the Mile High City Wed, 23 May 2012 05:26:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Saint http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html/comment-page-1#comment-1059 Saint Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:22:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html#comment-1059 Anon 3:49, most of the Spire's condos on the NW side will have tremendous views, since they'll be above the AT&T building. The parking garage will carry the Spire up to nearly the height of the AT&T building. Only the first two or three levels of the condo portion will be blocked by it. And they can simply go out on the balcony and look left. <br /><br />As for a hotel on the SE side, well, so? If you're living in a high rise in a big city, you'll probably have a tall neighbor next to you. That's part of the fun of a high rise. Besides, those will sell cheaper anyway, since they don't have mountain views (barring that you don't go out on the balcony and look right). Anon 3:49, most of the Spire's condos on the NW side will have tremendous views, since they'll be above the AT&T building. The parking garage will carry the Spire up to nearly the height of the AT&T building. Only the first two or three levels of the condo portion will be blocked by it. And they can simply go out on the balcony and look left.

As for a hotel on the SE side, well, so? If you're living in a high rise in a big city, you'll probably have a tall neighbor next to you. That's part of the fun of a high rise. Besides, those will sell cheaper anyway, since they don't have mountain views (barring that you don't go out on the balcony and look right).

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html/comment-page-1#comment-1016 Anonymous Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:01:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html#comment-1016 According to the Focus Property website, Klipp is the architect for the Stout Street site. I really hope they give Denver some exciting new towers. They are also the architects for Evan on his 16th St. block. C'mon Klipp, you guys are a local firm, please do something great!!!! According to the Focus Property website, Klipp is the architect for the Stout Street site. I really hope they give Denver some exciting new towers. They are also the architects for Evan on his 16th St. block. C'mon Klipp, you guys are a local firm, please do something great!!!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html/comment-page-1#comment-1011 Anonymous Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:27:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html#comment-1011 I was confused at first too, but they are different address's. One is 1417 Califonia and the other 1417 Stout. I was confused at first too, but they are different address's. One is 1417 Califonia and the other 1417 Stout.

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html/comment-page-1#comment-1007 Anonymous Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:31:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html#comment-1007 Looking at that website...<br /><br />I am having some trouble with which parcel this proposal is for? I was under the understanding that it is for the lot RIGHT next to the Spire... but they seem to have designs for a building adjacent to the Hyatt. Are the proposing buildings for each location? That's how it appears.. but they use the address 1417 for both models they have posted on their website..<br /><br />Help? Looking at that website…

I am having some trouble with which parcel this proposal is for? I was under the understanding that it is for the lot RIGHT next to the Spire… but they seem to have designs for a building adjacent to the Hyatt. Are the proposing buildings for each location? That's how it appears.. but they use the address 1417 for both models they have posted on their website..

Help?

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html/comment-page-1#comment-1005 Anonymous Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:22:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html#comment-1005 Actually, I don't think tunneling the road around Civic would be a bad idea at all. We could do what Boston has done by putting some of the busiest streets underground and thereby creating a better walking area - in this case around Civic Park. Besides - we're only talking about a few blocks so speeding is hardly a concern. However, getting this approved would be a pipe dream even though I think it would create an improved park experience downtown - almost like a "Central Park" of Denver. Without interfering roads, there could easily be softball parks and other recreational things put in its place. Who knows - the citizenry might actually use the park then.. Actually, I don't think tunneling the road around Civic would be a bad idea at all. We could do what Boston has done by putting some of the busiest streets underground and thereby creating a better walking area – in this case around Civic Park. Besides – we're only talking about a few blocks so speeding is hardly a concern. However, getting this approved would be a pipe dream even though I think it would create an improved park experience downtown – almost like a "Central Park" of Denver. Without interfering roads, there could easily be softball parks and other recreational things put in its place. Who knows – the citizenry might actually use the park then..

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html/comment-page-1#comment-1001 Anonymous Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:06:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html#comment-1001 ^^^ "A new 29-story hotel has been proposed for the corner of 14th and Stout on Downtown Denver's Block 131." <br /><br />...read the blog... ^^^ "A new 29-story hotel has been proposed for the corner of 14th and Stout on Downtown Denver's Block 131."

…read the blog…

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html/comment-page-1#comment-999 Anonymous Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:05:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html#comment-999 On their website they said they had three different options, a 25 story office/hotel a 45 story hotel/res <br />or 51 story pure res. I really hoping that Denver gets a new tallest from the 51 story building!!! here is the web site http://www.focuspropertygroup.net/developmentsites.htm On their website they said they had three different options, a 25 story office/hotel a 45 story hotel/res
or 51 story pure res. I really hoping that Denver gets a new tallest from the 51 story building!!! here is the web site http://www.focuspropertygroup.net/developmentsites.htm

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html/comment-page-1#comment-998 Anonymous Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:44:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html#comment-998 how tall will this building be if it will obscure views up to the top ten floors of the spire? how tall will this building be if it will obscure views up to the top ten floors of the spire?

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html/comment-page-1#comment-997 Anonymous Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:02:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html#comment-997 Rather than burying streets we should be removing auto traffic lanes, widening sidewalks, and creating many more additional bike lanes. Its dicey getting around the core of downtown on a bike now. Rather than burying streets we should be removing auto traffic lanes, widening sidewalks, and creating many more additional bike lanes. Its dicey getting around the core of downtown on a bike now.

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html/comment-page-1#comment-996 Anonymous Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:04:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/02/new-hotel-proposed-for-block-131.html#comment-996 Downtown Denver needs both a year-round market and stores that provide the local residents with their daily domestic needs. A store like Target is much more convenient with a larger selection and better prices than corner mom-and-pop markets. Target definitely has a better track record than Walmart. Also, Target's clientelle is more in line with the urban demographic. Costco would not work right down town, but could be built nearby in Arapahoe Square, Golden Triangle, etc. (Off subject: I hope the denver area gets an IKEA and Trader Joes soon. I hear that Trader Joes has plans to expand to Colorado beginning in about one year).<br /><br />The year-round market should be built at the Market Street Bus Station once it has been moved to Union Station. This site is perfect because it will provide a day-time attraction for tourists and locals in LoDo, where currently there is not much to do during the day. People would like to enjoy the atmosphere of LoDo during the day as well as going there for dinner and nightlife. An upscale shopping center, condominium, hotel, and even office complex should be built at the Federal Reserve Bank site. The FRB could be moved to a site in the Federal District.<br /><br />With more residential development and increased tourism the critical mass would be realized and all of these projects would benefit from one another and all be successful.<br /><br />Lastly, I think the idea of tunneling Colfax, Broadway, and Lincoln around Civic Center Park is terrible. Turning these streets into freeways will encourage drivers to speed through the tunnels. High density residential development, especially family units, close-by in the Golden Triangle, a increased police presence, and creating some year-round attractions in the park will go far to activate the area in a positive way.<br /><br />Well, let's see, I think that is everything for today. Thanks for reading my thoughts. Downtown Denver needs both a year-round market and stores that provide the local residents with their daily domestic needs. A store like Target is much more convenient with a larger selection and better prices than corner mom-and-pop markets. Target definitely has a better track record than Walmart. Also, Target's clientelle is more in line with the urban demographic. Costco would not work right down town, but could be built nearby in Arapahoe Square, Golden Triangle, etc. (Off subject: I hope the denver area gets an IKEA and Trader Joes soon. I hear that Trader Joes has plans to expand to Colorado beginning in about one year).

The year-round market should be built at the Market Street Bus Station once it has been moved to Union Station. This site is perfect because it will provide a day-time attraction for tourists and locals in LoDo, where currently there is not much to do during the day. People would like to enjoy the atmosphere of LoDo during the day as well as going there for dinner and nightlife. An upscale shopping center, condominium, hotel, and even office complex should be built at the Federal Reserve Bank site. The FRB could be moved to a site in the Federal District.

With more residential development and increased tourism the critical mass would be realized and all of these projects would benefit from one another and all be successful.

Lastly, I think the idea of tunneling Colfax, Broadway, and Lincoln around Civic Center Park is terrible. Turning these streets into freeways will encourage drivers to speed through the tunnels. High density residential development, especially family units, close-by in the Golden Triangle, a increased police presence, and creating some year-round attractions in the park will go far to activate the area in a positive way.

Well, let's see, I think that is everything for today. Thanks for reading my thoughts.

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