DenverInfill Blog

Let’s head on over to Uptown to check in on One City Block. We last looked at this development in February and a lot has changed since then. As of right now, two of the four buildings have topped out and the framing has begun on the other two.

First we’ll take a look at the topped out structures. The two buildings are very different in design. They have different roof-lines and different ways of wrapping around the block. This is a great feature, making each building unique even though they are part of the same development. Also, each building is separate and not connected in any way at street level which will also be true for the other two buildings under construction. It’s as if there are four smaller projects going on all at once!

Framing has begun to go vertical for the other two buildings. These will be five story structures just like the other two and will also have their own unique design.

The facade can always make or break the look of a building and in this case, these buildings will look sharp from what we see so far. Look at all that brick!

I love seeing sites like this under construction and seeing what a positive impact a development can have on a neighborhood. One City Block is doing everything right; separate smaller buildings with each one a unique design, scaled to what’s around in the neighborhood, providing ground floor retail, and taking away an entire city block of parking! I am very excited to see this finish!

Along with Arapahoe Square and Union Station, Uptown is sizzling with development. Ascent Uptown is a new project at the intersection of 17th and Franklin. This will be a 3-story project with ground floor retail. If you are familiar with the area, this is going in the center of a neat retail and restaurant corridor which Ascent will contribute greatly to. This development will also add affordable apartments ranging from studios to one bedroom units.

Ascent Uptown Site

I was able to get a rendering of this project courtesy of the Ascent Uptown website. Head on over there for floor plans and groundbreaking photos.

Fences have been put up around the site, some construction equipment has moved in, and some earth moving has begun.

Ascent Uptown is expected to be complete by October of this year. This may not be the largest infill project but it will have such a great impact along the 17th Avenue corridor.

Today I’m providing a picture definition of “construction in full swing.” One City Block in the Uptown neighborhood is building at a very brisk pace.

First, let’s take a look at the wood framing on the north side of the development. They appear to be working at a rate of about a floor per week, and the framing for these two buildings should top out very soon.

Now, a look at the south side of the project. Wood framing may not have started yet, but there is a lot of concrete work going on for the sub-floors. We should see framing start to go vertical within a few weeks. From this angle, we can really see that this is some serious construction taking place. It’s not often you see four cranes and a concrete pump being used all at once. Pretty impressive sight!

As this development starts to go vertical, it really makes this whole area of Uptown feel much more urban and walkable. This is by far one of the best developments happening right now in Downtown Denver!