Tempo Nine Mile Station, a new 255-unit rental community at 12150 E. Dartmouth Ave. in Aurora, is set to welcome its first residents beginning Feb. 1.
The project is a joint venture between Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, Koelbel and Company, Mile High Development and Urban Roots Development, Inc.
Leasing is now underway for the five-story property, located within the 22-acre The Point master-planned development, where residents are steps from retail and grocery stores, restaurants, a future park, and planned pedestrian bridge across Parker Road that will provide access to Regional Transportation District (RTD)’s Nine Mile station, served by the H and R light rail lines.
“As we prepare to unveil the newest addition to The Point, we can already see the different components of the master plan take shape, establishing a vibrant new town center that takes full advantage of its accessible location near transit, employment centers and recreational offerings,” said Todd Bancroft, president and CEO of Chicago-based Draper and Kramer. “Residential options are a crucial part of the equation in cultivating a thriving live-work-play district as is happening at The Point, and with the opening of Tempo Nine Mile Station, we’re expanding the draw of this already-appealing area with a new choice designed to offer the lifestyle, amenities and finishes today’s renters want most.”
KTGY is the project architect for Tempo Nine Mile Station and Brinkmann Constructors is the general contractor. PGIM is the project lender, utilizing the HUD 221(d)(4) multifamily new construction loan program.
Residences at Tempo Nine Mile Station include studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 542 to 1,321 square feet. Interiors are outfitted with modern, upscale finishes, including contemporary kitchens with wood-grain cabinets, stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplashes, quartz countertops and black hardware. All apartments also feature plank-style flooring and in-unit laundry, with select residences offering a private balcony. Misson Rock Residential is managing leasing at Tempo Nine Mile Station, where rents start at $1,500.
Shared amenities include an outdoor pool and landscaped courtyard; community room; coworking spaces; a “Colorado Room” with bike, ski and kayak storage, hangout space, and stations for outdoor gear repair; yoga studio and rooftop fitness center; and party deck. The mixed-use building also features 3,000 square feet of ground-floor retail.
With its transit-adjacent location, Tempo Nine Mile Station caters to those working at Fitzsimons Medical Campus, Denver Technological Center, Buckley Space Force Base, Cherry Creek and downtown Denver. The property’s proximity to the 4,000-acre Cherry Creek State Park, Cherry Creek Regional Trail and Kennedy Golf Course, which will all be directly accessible via the planned pedestrian bridge, will appeal to future residents seeking an active lifestyle.
“The city of Aurora and the master plan team have had tremendous vision for the potential of The Point, in large part because of what immediately surrounds it and also what could be added in the way of shopping, dining and entertainment to create a strong sense of place,” said Bancroft. “We’re incredibly proud to be part of the effort to reimagine this entire site by bringing online a rental building with thoughtfully planned residences and amenities that perfectly complement the lifestyle offered by The Point.”
Currently in its second phase, The Point is a redevelopment of the former Regatta Plaza site. To date, the project has seen the opening of a new King Soopers store and gas station, and retail including tenants such as Key Bank, Pacific Dental and IHOP. Additionally, the city of Aurora will soon begin construction on the pedestrian bridge, which upon completion in 2026 will connect The Point to RTD’s Nine Mile station and other amenities.
In addition to Tempo Nine Mile Station, Draper and Kramer is active in the Denver market as the owner of The Wright, a 203-unit new-construction multifamily property at 6465 S. Xanadu Way in Centennial that the firm acquired in 2023. Draper and Kramer’s diversified multifamily portfolio includes 19 properties across the Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix and St. Louis metros.