Crowdfunding: Catalyst for Diversity of CRE Projects?
by: Julie Wanzer, LEED AP Providing alternative funding sources allows those transactions that may not be appetizing to traditional banks to become a reality and provide for diversity of projects in the commercial real estate industry. Denver, CO – Crowdfunding has long been synonymous with raising donations for fundraisers and …
Update on Proposed TOD Orchard Station in Greenwood Village
View here Alberta Development Partners has reportedly removed its master development plan for Orchard Station, a planned transit-oriented development set to break ground in Greenwood Village. Rendering courtesy of Alberta Development Partners, LLC
Zeppelin Development Honored for Commitment to Community with CREW Step-Up Award
Denver, CO – Zeppelin Development has been honored with the CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Step-Up Award. The company’s principals, Mickey and Kyle Zeppelin, received the award for their work at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver on Wednesday, July 27. CREW’s Step-Up Award honors commercial real estate leaders who have …
Transcending the Typical Open-Office Space: What’s Next for the CRE Office Sector?
by Julie Wanzer, LEED AP In order for commercial real estate professionals to remain competitive and attract the next generation of office tenants, they will need to seek out and develop spaces that go beyond the typical open-office setting and provide added-value for their potential tenants. When prospecting new office …
Cherry Creek North Adds Boutique Office Building to the Neighborhood
Denver, CO – Schnitzer West formed a joint venture with institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management to develop Civica Cherry Creek, a seven‐story boutique office building in Denver, Colorado. Located in the Cherry Creek North neighborhood of Denver, Civica Cherry Creek will feature 100,500 square feet of office space and 11,500 …
Downtown Denver Partnership Recognizes Success of Place-Based Economic Development Strategy, Honors Members at Annual Meeting
Denver, CO – The Downtown Denver Partnership recognized the success of its place-based economic development strategy at the organization’s 61st Annual Meeting held July 20th, also outlining strategic initiatives for the coming year and honoring outstanding contributions by its leaders and members. The annual meeting, presented by Grant Thornton, is …
CO’s Economy Outperforms Nation According to CO Business Review 2016 Mid-Year Update
by Julie Wanzer, LEED AP Denver, CO – The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business recently released their 2016 mid-year economic update. The report draws from data and findings from several contributors including, but not limited to, Construction Economics, LLC, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, and the …
Gaylord Rockies Expands Marriott’s Meeting Space Offerings & Boosts Colorado’s Construction Workforce
by Julie Wanzer, LEED AP Denver, CO – The Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center was highlighted by Marriott International, Inc. in a speech given by Brian King, the company’s Global Officer, Brand Management & Global Sales, at the Global Business Travel Association’s annual convention in Denver on July 17, 2016. …
Market Perspective: Opposition to Affordable Housing Development Fees
View here After only a week of the release of Mayor Hancock’s plan for affordable housing, opposition is already mounting on the affordable housing development fee on new construction projects in order to pay for the 6,000-unit, $150 million affordable housing plan. Naysayers conclude that the fee will result in higher …
CO Ranks #8 Nationally CRE Development
View here According to NAIOP’s Research Foundation, Colorado ranks number 8 nationally for the economic impacts of commercial real estate for 2015. Colorado is gaining in notoriety after not even making the top 10 for the previous year. Photo credit: FreeImages.com/marina nisi