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Top 5 Reasons Your Business Will Benefit from Solar

By Todd Holtan, Namaste Solar Namaste Solar has partnered with businesses, developers, general contractors, and real estate investors from all different industries and verticals to invest in on-site solar. We designed and constructed 4.2 MW of solar across 20 sites for Colorado State University. We worked with Shea Properties to design and install a portfolio of systems […]

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ESOPs in 2026: A Shift in Ownership Worth Watching

By Aimee Duffy, Design Workshop Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are reshaping the way firms think about culture, retention and resilience. At Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, we’re celebrating five years as a 100% employee-owned firm with seven studios across the U.S. Over time, we’ve learned that ESOPs are

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La Vista Motel and El Piñon Now Open on East Colfax

Denver developer Nathan Beal, owner & founder of Saint Bernard Properties, has announced that La Vista Motel, a historic boutique motel along East Colfax Avenue, is officially open to guests. Originally built in 1956 and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior, the motel has been fully restored

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Broomfield Shopping Center Sells for $12.15M

Villager Square, a community shopping center located at 6470–6650 W. 120th Street in Broomfield, has sold for $12.15 million. Ryan Tomkins, vice president with SRS Capital Markets, represented the seller, a San Diego-based private investor. The buyer, a local private investor, acquired the property as part of a 1031 exchange. The 85,131-square-foot, 9.82-acre Villager Square

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Pinkard Breaks Ground on Chrysalis Affordable Housing Project

On November 19, Pinkard Construction, alongside partners Radix Design and The Empowerment Program, celebrated the groundbreaking of Chrysalis, a transformational affordable housing development located at 1777 Franklin Street in Denver’s City Park West neighborhood.  The ceremony featured remarks from Empowerment Program Executive Director Julie Kiehl, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Colorado Division of Housing Director Tyler

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Saunders Construction Mourns the Passing of Founder Richard Saunders

With heavy hearts, Saunders Construction, Inc. announces the passing of its Founder, Richard “Dick” Saunders, on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was 85 years old. Few individuals have shaped Colorado’s built environment as profoundly as Dick Saunders, the visionary founder of Saunders Construction. His legacy continues to influence how buildings are delivered, how teams collaborate,

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Movers and Shakers Weeek Ending 11.21.25

DCPS Welcomes Hospitality Industry Veteran David Brinkey as Newest Relationship Manager DCPS, Colorado’s leading provider of integrated commercial property services, proudly announced the appointment of David Brinkey as its newest relationship manager. In this key role, David will strengthen DCPS’s commitment to serving property owners and managers in the hospitality sector across Colorado. “We’re thrilled

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Ratio Beerworks Earns RiNo Art District’s Creative Business Award

Ratio Beerworks, Denver’s independent brewery with roots in the punk music scene, was awarded the RiNo Art District’s inaugural Creative Business Award. The award was presented at Art RiNo 2025 on Nov. 8, a milestone event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the RiNo Art District, where Ratio first opened its doors a decade ago. The inaugural Creative Business

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Columbine Towers Celebrates Grand Reopening After $9M Renovation

On November 19, Ulysses Development Group (UDG) celebrated the grand reopening of Columbine Towers, a vital low-income housing community in Denver that serves seniors and individuals with disabilities. Joining UDG for the celebration were representatives from the State of Colorado, City of Denver, the Denver Housing Authority, the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, members from the Colorado

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