Upcoming Milestones at Denver Union Station

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Upcoming Milestones at Denver Union Station

Posted by Ken Schroeppel on August 18, 2011

Now that the new light rail station is open at Denver Union Station, a number of people have asked me, “So, what’s next?” To answer that question, here is a list of milestones relating to the new Union Station transit center project that you’ll see over the next few years. Keep in mind that most of these dates are tentative and may shift around a bit as the project advances, but this should give you a general idea of the sequence of upcoming milestones for the project.

August 2011: New light rail station opens. Wewatta detour begins. 16th Street Mall and shuttle service extended to new station.
Late 2011: Development team selected by RTD for renovation/reuse of historic station.
Early 2012: Construction begins on north wing building (IMA Financial HQ). Construction on south wing building will likely begin in 2012 as well.
Early/mid 2012: Construction begins on historic station and Wynkoop Plaza.
Early/mid 2013: West corridor light rail opens with service to Union Station.
Late 2013/Early 2014: Underground bus facility at Union Station opens. Market Street Station closes. Downtown Circulator service begins.
Mid-2014: Commuter rail station and all remaining project elements are completed. Amtrak moves back to Union Station.
January 2016: East Corridor commuter rail line to DIA opens with service to Union Station.
Mid-2016: Gold Line commuter rail line to Arvada/Wheat Ridge opens with service to Union Station.

Except for the two wing buildings, not included in the list are the private-sector developments planned for around the station. It is highly likely several of these will break ground within the next few years. Obviously, we’ll report on those when they are announced. Also, if I receive more accurate schedule information, I’ll edit/update this list.

Filed under FasTracks, Transit-Oriented, Union Station.

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Denver Union Station Development Update

Posted by Ken Schroeppel on July 11, 2011

This isn’t Union Station Update #73. I’ll leave that to Rick, the resident expert of Union Station updating. Instead, I’m offering a bit of news relating to some of the private sector development planned by the Union Station Neighborhood Company (USNC) on the Union Station site, specifically on the North and South wing buildings.

You may recall back in early 2010 that IMA Financial was announced as the anchor tenant for the North wing building at 18th & Wynkoop. Since then, the building’s design has been refined and construction is anticipated to begin in early 2012. USNC has recently updated their website where you’ll find new images of their proposed developments, including the renderings below of the proposed IMA Financial building. Top: View from mid-block between 17th & 18th along Wynkoop. Center: View at night. Bottom: Close-up of integration with the ped bridge over the commuter rail tracks:

While USNC is still finalizing the tenant line-up for the South wing building at 16th & Wynkoop, the design of the structure has been evolving. The South wing building will be related architecturally to the North wing building, but not a twin. The South wing building is also planned to get underway in 2012. Top: View from 17th & Wynkoop across Wynkoop Plaza. Center: View from roughly 18th & Wynkoop. Bottom: View down 16th Street from in front of the Tattered Cover:

This final view looking down Wynkoop from the intersection with 16th shows both buildings and the future Wynkoop Plaza:

Finally, USNC has a new video showing not only some of the proposed vertical developments anticipated at DUS, but the various transit elements and public spaces too. Keep in mind that the designs of the proposed buildings and public spaces shown in the video are still evolving, and many of the future buildings shown are massing models only. Nevertheless, the video presents a compelling vision of what’s to come at Denver Union Station. Visit the USNC website to see the video or use this link Denver Union Station Fly-Through to go directly to the video.

Filed under Infrastructure, Transit-Oriented, Union Station.

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1099 Osage Update #3

Posted by Ryan Dravitz on June 28, 2011

Since my last post in May, we found out that the South Lincoln Redevelopment gained funding and 1099 Osage is one of many buildings in that development.

The tower crane has been taken down and the building is starting to take form quickly.

Compared to what this project looked like back in May, it is no longer just a shell. Siding and windows are now being installed.

Looking down Osage Street this building has quite the street presence with more of similar size to come in this area.

Just across the intersection on 11th and Osage Street, there are plans to build a community pool. Crews were busy getting that underway.

The South Lincoln Redevelopment has acquired $22 million from HUD and there will be continued coverage of this area on DenverInfill. Here is once again the rendering for the entire site:

As you can see 1099 Osage is only a small portion of this entire development but a great start to this entire project.

Filed under La Alma Lincoln Park, Revitalization, Transit-Oriented.

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South Lincoln Redevelopment Gains Funding

Posted by Ken Schroeppel on May 26, 2011

Congratulations to the Denver Housing Authority for scoring $22 million from HUD for the continued redevelopment of the South Lincoln housing project in Denver’s La Alma/Lincoln Park district. Ryan and I have covered the proposed redevelopment and the under-construction 1099 Osage project here, here, and here. For the details on the federal funding and the project’s next steps, please check out John Rebchook’s report over at InsideRealEstateNews.com.

To celebrate the federal funding, here’s the latest rendering for the entire redevelopment site:

Filed under La Alma Lincoln Park, Revitalization, Transit-Oriented.

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1099 Osage Update #2

Posted by Ryan Dravitz on May 5, 2011

In just a couple months, the size of this project doubled. Last time I did an update it was only 3 stories up working on the 4th story.

Now it is 8 stories up which is the height this project is going to be.

Here is looking at the project down Osage from 10th Avenue.

In this next photo I took a step back to the 10th and Osage light rail station to get an idea what 1099 Osage would look like from the platform.

As some projects around the downtown area are beginning to build up, some have come to life and are just starting. Next up we will look at a couple that are just getting off the ground.

Filed under Infill, La Alma Lincoln Park, Residential, Transit-Oriented.

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1099 Osage Update

Posted by Ryan Dravitz on March 13, 2011

Located right next to the 10th and Osage station, 1099 Osage has broken ground and gone vertical. This is the first building to be built in the South Lincoln Redevelopment project.

It appears they have closed Osage between 10th and 11th for this project.

This site was the busiest I have visited so far. It looks like they were working on the 4th floor.

I took a few steps back to give you an idea of how large this project is compared to everything else in the area.

1099 Osage will be an 8-story, 100-unit senior apartment building that will achieve LEED-Platnium status. There is much more to come in the La Alma – Lincoln Park neighborhood and 1099 Osage is a great start to the redevelopment.

Filed under Infill, La Alma Lincoln Park, Residential, Transit-Oriented.

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