What is your favorite block in Downtown Denver… and why?
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What is your favorite block in Downtown Denver… and why?
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014 & E (Wyncoop and Union Station)
The history of this block, with Union Station and the brick facade of Wyncoop is fantastic. Add that to the great view of Coors field down the street with the excitement of a transit hub,and you have perhaps the most unique block in downtown.
Block 19. To me this block has the perfect combination of historic LoDo and interesting, modern buildings that fit with the historic character on the block. Although the Sugar3 building is not quite done, looking at it recently, you can start to see it's unique structure that really adds to the area.
When it's finished the block will be one of the most dynamic in downtown. What a great combination of retail, commercial and residential and historic/modern. It's wonderfully walkable and finally connects 16th street in a visually interesting way.
A runner-up for me is it's neighbor 042, for very similar reasons. The 16 Market Square is a great building that really helps connect LoDo to the rest of downtown. The only reason it's not first place for me is that I think Sugar3 is just much more interesting architecturally. While 16 Market Square fits almost seamlessly with it's historic neighbors, Sugar3 compliments but is dynamic and visually interesting in it's own right.
Block 176 off of 18th and Broadway….
Why?
Because it has soooo much potential! 😛
i was initially going to say 100-105, the Performing Arts Complex, for it's shear magnitude and beauty and the culture it brings to Denver. But I really like block 69 (Writer's Square). I think it's a little more local and tucked away, and can be quite relaxing.
I know I'm cheating here, but I want to nominate two blocks: 17th Street between Block 015 and Block A. The view looking down 17th from Wazee to Union Station hasn't changed for decades. Every time I walk down 17th Street I'm reminded of the history of Denver, and it's a comfortable feeling.
I think Block A is one of my faovirte blocks in LODO area. It houses one of my favorite bars and its just a nice block on all sides.
069, writer square
Block 009-E. I just love the City-County Building.
I know this is more than just one block, but winner has to be Coors Field. If it wasn't for this ballpark LoDo wouldn't be best place to live, work and enjoy those great summer nights downtown!
I love 039-B! I find the Alma Temple complex so cool, with the KPOF neon sign and the copper dome. I love to see the elegant spire of the Baptist church silhouetted against the dome of the Capitol.
My one concern is the apartment building on the corner of 13th and Grant. It's a beautiful building with so much potential, yet is abandoned. Such a prime spot, great bones, hope it doesn't get razed and rebuilt in some utilitarian fashion.
I know this is a combination of two blocks, but I love Larimer Square. Historic buildings, tree-lined, wide sidewalks, unique stores and restaurants and decorations of some sort above like lights or jerseys of Denver sports teams. In addition, Larimer is only two lanes of traffic instead of the four it is for other blocks downtown.
It is a very urban street!
I agree. Blocks 43 & 45 – Larimer Square. It was Lodo before Lodo was Lodo.
Alternatively, I'd say block 38. 20th and Blake is likely the most important intersection in downtown next to Broadway and Colfax – and that intersection… well, just kinda sucks.
043-E
With the museum residences and great architecture, I think this development has gone great! I really think this could serve as a model for urban development. This is definately more than a parking garage.
I find it very interesting that all the favorite blocks listed thus far have been in LoDo or other areas of downtown that are not the skyscrapers. I guess I find this interesting because there are so many people who comment on this blog insisting Denver needs more tall buildings, and a "new tallest"… while in fact many of us agree the most vibrant parts of the city are not the tall buildings.
Goes to show that it is the street level environment that makes a city, not how tall the buildings are.
Here is to urbanism!
To me there are a lot of favorite blocks. Yet, I will choose one. The block that I love the most is Block 13. Currently, 1515 Wynkoop is under construction on this block and it also houses the recently completed EPA Building. I love the EPA building for it's scale, use of fenestration and the brick work. I am patiently waiting for all of the retail spaces to finally fill in.
I'm also anticipating the completion of 1515 Wynkoop. I love the design of the building as it takes historical design cues from the old Chicago Style warehouse architecture seen throughout LoDo. To me, I can't get enough red brick in this part of town!!
I watched the demolition of the nasty postal annex from a couple of years ago and now I'm watching this block completely rebuild itself. I've only been here 7 years and it's amazing the changes I've seen!
I think I like Block A best too, but Block 174 in upper downtown deserves consideration. It's home to the Kittredge building, Masonic Building, and Paramount Theater. Three of Denver's better individual buildings from an architectural perspective. Unfortunately, the remaining 1/3 of the block is forgettable.
I agree with Dave; Coors Field has been the straw that stirs the drink for Denver. In fact, we should all be thankful that the city planners decided to put all the sports stadiums (as well as the convention center) within walking distance of downtown. Hopefully we'll see even more investment around these areas in the coming years!
Block 195 in upper downtown. I like the block in its current state as it is 100% occupied and includes a high density of mixed uses. It has modern highrise office and residential, but laos inlcudes the historic Midland Lofts building that was saved from the wrecking ball. More recently the 1616 Glenarm building was brought back to life when it was converted to residential use. Even better yet, the block includes retaurants and a small market fronting 16th Street!