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The Logan Update

Posted by  on March 11, 2012

The project at 6th Avenue and Logan Street is starting to come along. This was announced on DenverInfill back in December. This is going to be a 5-story apartment building including 57 units.

Work on the parking structure has begun. This will house 51 parking spaces for the apartment tenants. The Logan is one of the first developments this neighborhood has seen in nearly two decades.

 

Taking a few steps back you can see how much this project will effect the Governors’ Park neighborhood in the most positive way. This was a grassy field for the longest time and wasn’t the most appealing when going by it on Logan Street.

 

Completion for The Logan is expected for Summer 2012.

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Filed under Capitol Hill, Infill, Residential.
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Denver Parking Lots Continue to Vanish

Posted by  on February 15, 2012

As 2012 opens with a number of slated large-scale residential projects, we will say goodbye to numerous swaths of desolate concrete.  Where a few dozen cars once spent their day sunbathing, we will soon see several hundred people injecting life into 2785 Speer Boulevard.  Thanks to the vision of developers Allied Reality Group and architects Meeks + Partners, this new project will provide even more housing opportunities within walking distance of Denver’s urban core.

Keith Malone, Associate Partner at Meeks + Partners, informed that a real focus of the 325-unit project would be integrating the neighborhood and surrounding spaces with the 4.5-acre site. Design elements will borrow similar materials and textures of the surrounding structures to compliment the character of the neighborhood. However, sleeker features will also be incorporated to continue the trend of painting Denver’s urban landscape with modern design.  In addition, a “pedestrian spine” will split the project into two mini-blocks which should enhance connectivity and promote appropriate scaling.  As a mixed-use development, 2785 Speer will also provide residents, and the neighborhood, with 10,000+ sq. ft. of retail space.

Other design features which will help to set this development apart from others around the city were also noted.  Keith Malone mentioned that one of the most defining features, and also greatest challenges for 2785 Speer, is the topography.  The unique panoramic views of the city that are so characteristic of the Lower Highlands and Jefferson Park, will showcase the Denver skyline.  While the views will draw attention to urban life outside, courtyards will absorb residents into more intimate spaces at the nucleus of the buildings.

It is likely that the project will break ground by spring of this year.  It will aim for completion by the end of 2013.  For more information concerning 2785 Speer Blvd., click on the following link:

http://www.meekspartners.com/projects_detail.cfm?proj_id=337&nav=multi&pos=1

 

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Filed under Architecture, Downtown Districts, Infill, Jefferson Park, Residential.
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1560 Boulder Update

Posted by  on February 12, 2012

Tower Cranes. Always a great indicator of development to both the untrained and trained eye. They are an icon of progress in any city and it’s always good to see a new one go up with a new and exciting project. I’m happy to share with you an update to a new project and its shiny new red tower crane in the Lower Highlands neighborhood: 1560 Boulder.

A lot of the foundation work is still being completed. This project is going to be a ‘U’ shape and will be 5-stories tall. It will also feature structured underground parking as well as ground floor retail. You can find the renderings and more details of the project here.

And now on to some of the best new features when a project is going under development; the tower crane. This is a top slewing crane by Potain which can also be found being used on the Cesar Chavez Modernization.

 

In this bonus picture, right next door, Prospect on Central is looking more completed by the week and fits the area very well. With this and the addition of 1560 Boulder, the Lower Highlands will be even more of a dense urban community.

There are a lot of projects in the Highlands neighborhood from town-homes to apartments being built right now. Always a great accomplishment for any neighborhood!

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Filed under Highland, Infill, Residential.
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Manhattan Phase II Update #2

Posted by  on January 28, 2012

It has been a while since I have done an update on this project; last April that is. It is overdue for an update and is nearing completion. I apologize in advance for some of the lighting in these pictures. That winter sun casts a lot of shadows.

The project has reached its full height and the facade is starting to show. On the left you can see a little bit of the complete facade. But, most of the building is still wrapped in scaffolding.

 

The little rotunda on the top is showing which definitely gives this project more character. On the right, looking down the alley, you can see more of the almost-complete exterior. The brick makes it stand out a little more given what’s around it. (Glass House and The Manhattan)

 

Speaking of The Manhattan, in the shot on the left, you can see it as a nice backdrop to the second phase. When I was walking down the alley to get to the other side I ran into this mock up which gives you a rough idea of what each unit is going to look like on the outside. Neat!

 

Today, I give you two bonus pictures. On the left is the site where the new AMLI Residential project is going to go. That will add a lot to this area and is a very exciting sign for this area. On the right, you have a nice canyon that was created because of this project. It’s always nice to see these areas turn dense and look very urban.

 

This area is going to explode with infill this year and it is a great step in the right direction. I recommend you read the 2011 Retrospective if you haven’t yet and see what’s going on in this next year. I have made a nice long list of sites I’m going to have to keep up with for DenverInfill and it is very exciting.

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Filed under Central Platte Valley, Infill, Residential.
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1099 Osage Update #5

Posted by  on January 16, 2012

This may be one of the final updates on this project as it is almost complete. We will take a more detailed look at the building in this update to give you more of an all around view. This is the first project that kicked off the South Lincoln Redevelopment and there are more projects to come in this area.

First off, we will be looking at the front from Osage Street. This building has great street presence and is the tallest in the surrounding area. Given the master plan of the project, more buildings of this scale will add a great urban density feel to the area. The facade also catches the eye as each floor doesn’t line up with the other. It adds a neat effect when looking at it.

 

Looking closer at the building itself, you have a great glass wall at the entrance and some very colorful, ‘urban’ art that crawls up the entire length of the building. This is something I didn’t expect when I went to take pictures. It really makes this building stand out even more, in a positive way.

 

Now to the back of the building. On the left, you’ll see that the artwork continues. This was taken as far back as possible; from the 10th and Osage lightrail station. Nevertheless, I found a way to get to the back so we can take a better look. On the right you see the building in the background of the train tracks. This is clearly dominating the area even being only 8-stories.

 

The back looks a lot like the front. I was able to get a closeup of the art on the back which, in contrast, is very different from the front. As it still catches the eye, it is a lot harder to see because of the tracks behind the building and the limited accessibility to get behind the building.

 

As the South Lincoln Redevelopment continues, I share with you this last picture which I took to show you the density of the area around 1099 Osage. For now it is only one 8-story building but there will be much more going in around it which is very exciting for this downtown neighborhood. On a side note, those slanted rectangles on the top are solar panels which is a huge win for any new development.

 

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Filed under Infill, La Alma Lincoln Park, Residential, Revitalization.
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New Apartments Proposed for 19th and Little Raven

Posted by  on December 29, 2011

Another residential development is coming to Downtown Denver’s Riverfront Park district!

AMLI Residential, a national apartment developer headquartered in Chicago with a local office in Greenwood Village, is planning a 5-story apartment project for the corner of 19th and Little Raven next to the Railyard Dogs dog park, with construction likely to begin in 2012. Here’s a GoogleEarth view of the area, with the site outlined in yellow. Across 19th Street is where the Manhattan Phase 2 project is under construction.

The development will include 242 rental apartment units and 344 parking spaces. A leasing office and fitness center will anchor the corner at 19th and Little Raven. The residents’ lobby entrance is located mid-block along Little Raven, and the parking garage entry is on 19th Street near the corner of the dog park.

AMLI Riverfront was approved by the Denver Planning Board in October, contingent upon some minor revisions to the building elevations facing the dog park and the railroad tracks. The following images were obtained from the project’s submittal package to the city. First, the site plan:

The project architect is Paul T. Bergner Architects. Here’s a rendering of the project looking at the 19th and Little Raven corner (please note that these renderings do not necessarily represent the final design):

And here’s one looking at 20th and Little Raven:

AMLI Riverfront is another significant step forward for completing the Riverfront Park master plan. It also means more people on Downtown Denver’s streets and in Downtown’s parks and plazas. More people in Downtown also improves the basis for more and better retail. And, given the project’s proximity to Union Station, it also means more people riding transit. Yay!

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