While traveling in the mountains of Ladakh, all the stress of life disappeared as I felt tears in my eyes and joy in my heart. Everything was so beautiful…
Featured interviews with top innovators. David Adjaye was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He earned his BA at London South Bank University, before graduating with an MA in 1993 from the Royal College of Art. Recent works include the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver,the Nobel Peace Centre in Oslo and the Skolkovo Moscow …
Below you will find a very interesting, well-thought-out, contextual, and strategic point of view from Dean Saitta, Intercultural Urbanism. It is worth a weekend read.
In Latin maior means greater. In Denver English, Mayor means lesser.
In the 70’s a popular Denver newspaper columnist ridiculed the campaign to save Denver’s D&F Tower.
Are we talking about the mega-monster coffee co? Yes. Why not… simple, efficient, green. A drive-through, bike-through and walk-up only.
In 1907, 23 acres of Hilltop was purchased as part of Denver‘s “City Beautiful” plan that set aside land for the purpose of installing parks throughout the city.
Rocky Mountain News noted: “No more handsome location for residences can be found than on the highlands of Highland, on the opposite side of the river from and overlooking Auraria and Denver, and a vast extent of surrounding territory. After many Denver (and then Auraria) residents moved up the hill after the 1864 flood the …
Gold was discovered in 1858 by William Greeneberry Russell. He and his party settled where Speer crosses Larimer and called it Auraria. The settlement across the river was named St. Charles at the current intersection of 15th and Larimer. The building on the northwest corner of 14th and Larimer Streets was once Gahan’s Saloon, the …
The journey from Trader Joe’s first location 0n Arroyo Parkway, in Pasadena to Colorado Blvd and 8th Avenue is a long one, but finally Denver will have its first Trader Joe’s. As recently as a week ago, Trader Joe’s wouldn’t confirm that they were coming to Denver. Was it a no, or just a no …
By late October, Belcaro will have a new tenant and a new concept to supply the increasing demand for sustainable products by green-minded consumers. In an article by Heather Clancy, a senior director at Office Depot, said the move was an efforts to reduce the retail footprint
H&M confirmed Monday that its third Colorado store will open at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center on Sept. 13, 13 months after plans for the store were announced, Dennis Huspeni at the DBJ reported yesterday.
What gives? We keep driving by and it just sits, sits, sits…. all grown over. Yet another eye-sore in Cherry Creek. As the tourists come and go, walking to Earl’s for a Gut Bustin’ Bronx Burger and a few glasses of Whatchamacallit Chardonnay, what could they possibly be thinking when they walk by the old …
According to COGA, The Oil & Gas industry in Colorado directly employs over 40,000 people and supports over 107,000 jobs in the state, providing $6.5 billion in total labor income and $31 billion in economic output annually. New new production is fueling rapid changes, not only in Colorado, but across the country. One company realizing …
Depending on how long you’ve been in Denver, (or how old you are), you will remember going to the Century 21 on Colorado Blvd. I remember getting on a bus, going to the big city and watching an excellent film called, “Man who would be King.” It is still one of my favorites, with Michael …
If you haven’t been, you need to go. The MCA Café is a curated culinary space on the rooftop of MCA Denver offering coffee, lunch and a full bar. It’s great for lunch, happy hour or a Friday evening drink. The hours are Tuesday–Friday NOON–9PM, Saturday & Sunday 10AM–7PM. In 2007 MCA Denver opened its …
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If you are in to modern, especially mid-century here is a brief history of modern Denver from the guys over at Milehiremodern.com Colorado Provides an Ideal Setting for Modern Architecture. Our Sun-Drenched Climate, Big Sky and Wide Open Spaces are Conducive to Large Windows and Indoor-Outdoor Living. Many of Denver’s Modern Homes have their Roots …
This was a good one by John Rebchook of Inside Real Estate News In his article he describes Antero Resources, an independent natural gas and oil exploration company, will be the lead tenant in One Union Station, which will be constructed at the corner of 16th and Wynkoop streets, across from the historic Union Station, …
A Thanksgiving menu from Martha Stewart that is adaptable: Prepare one entirely, or choose individual recipes to weave into your customary spread. When the farmers at Stone Barns in New York gathered family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner, they celebrated the livestock and the produce they had nurtured. (Serves 12) appetizers Warm Fennel-and-Parmesan Dip Kale … Continue reading »
The group behind 245 Columbine has been busy. See the existing and proposed design. Here is how the current structure appears with the new design. This was our doing to place the blight in context. Continue reading »
A contact of ours heard at the stock show meeting tonight that it basically has to stay in Denver because Pat Grant, the former CEO signed a 30 year contract with Denver and The Stock Show can’t get out of it. Continue reading »
We heard this week that that the Brown Palace hotel elevator was originally powered by an artesian well. We’d like to find out if this is still the source. Continue reading »
Apartment Hunting Is the Worst Thing, But iOS App Lovely Eases the Pain – by Leslie Horn No matter how you look at it, apartment hunting sucks. You could just drink your way through it or you could manage with Lovely, a new apartment search app. Continue reading »
As we have learned today, the National National Western Stock Show will make an announcement tomorrow. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s office said Monday that he and leaders of the National Western Stock Show will “make an important announcement regarding the future of the Stock Show and Complex” Tuesday afternoon claims the DBJ. What we know: Continue reading »
By John Mossman – The Denver Post Urban Renaissance Group, one of Seattle’s largest real estate firms, announced Friday it is expanding into Denver. URG currently operates in Seattle and Portland and said it will expand immediately into Denver and San Francisco. Continue reading »
There is something about the ritual of coffee. For some, it’s the smell, others the taste, many just the convenience, and for most of the world, it’s about the caffeine. Through the rise and fall of empires to the simple lazy Sunday mornings spent alone with the local paper (iPad), rituals have Continue reading »
We found this picture in an old National Geographic we had sitting around. Note the newly-built City-County building at a price tag of $5,000,000. Read the caption below the photo. Pretty interesting. Continue reading »
Interview with Dean Saitta, Professor of Anthropology, University of Denver. Providing insights that expand our understanding of the past. Continue reading »
Ben Franklin said this and it reigns true, especially today. Get out there and exercise your constitutional right to vote. The first presidential election was on Feb. 4, 1789. As we know, George Washington was elected for the first of his two terms as president, and John Adams became the first vice-president. Related articles Investing … Continue reading »
Adam Artunian, Senior Research Analyst John Burns Real Estate Consulting, has done an analysis of the relation between single-family construction and job growth. Continue reading »
New Urban Land Institute Publication, What’s Next? Getting Ahead of Change Outlines Formula For Success In The Era Of Less: Rethink, Adapt, Adjust And Be Flexible Continue reading »
In 1866, Thomas F. Sloan had a vision. He filed homestead papers west of Denver with the intention of using the land for farming and ranching. Continue reading »
In another well-written opinion piece by Susan Barnes-Gelt, she shares her opinion about the controversy and options surrounding the 9th and Colorado Fuqua / Walmart planned development. Continue reading »
For Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Hedrick Smith, the American Dream depends upon the prosperity of middle class who can no longer achieve the American dream Continue reading »
The nurses dorm on the University of Colorado Hospital campus was built in the classical style 1924. The architect was Maurice B. Biscoe who helped organize the Denver Cactus Club, Continue reading »
In 1864 the land north of what would be the state Capitol building is dedicated as Grand Avenue and becomes one of Denver’s main streets. Then as today, where are you standing, and what building is this? Continue reading »
Mayor Michael Hancock spoke like a leader this afternoon, not about beer or the 16th street mall which are worthy topics indeed, Continue reading »
The sign is going up on the building as we write this… It’s looking pretty good. We’re excited to try the food. Continue reading »
This one was sent in from a reader: So there I was in the Denver International Airport security line, a 76-year-old geezer standing on one foot while trying to remove my tennies. Continue reading »
Respite – As defined as a short delay permitted before an unpleasant obligation is met. Maybe this obligation is your drive, maybe putting on a dress or suit, maybe dealing with all the stress of juggling a busy modern life – what else is new, we heard someone say the other day – “Life is … Continue reading »
Mary Beth Susman and Jeanne Robb, may have green-lighted the Fuqua / Walmart project on 9th and Colorado. Continue reading »
List Names Restaurants in 61 Metros Where Grabbing a Bite Won’t Break the Bank Continue reading »
Scottish businessman and early Colorado resident James Duff imagined the The High Line Canal in 1870. Construction began in spring 1880 and was completed before November 30, 1883, at a cost of $650,000 dollars. Duff’s vision was one of turning the arid plains south and east of Denver into viable and profitable agricultural land. James … Continue reading »
We had a few positive comments about our last story; that it was interesting from a historical standpoint, but some of you wondered why we hadn’t talked about the current restoration efforts. We stopped by to learn more ourselves. Thanks for the suggestions! Continue reading »
The Mile High City has evolved into a major night life and dining hub, with more than 200 bars and 1,700 restaurants to offer up its craft beers Continue reading »
written by Yevgeniy Sverdlik - DatacenterDynamics Data center services provider ViaWest came out Wednesday as one of the two tenants of the large data center campus in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado, recently purchased by data center wholesaler Digital Realty Trust. Continue reading »
(CBS News) DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. – About those rising home prices: In Phoenix — hit hard by the housing meltdown, prices were up more than 16 percent in July. In Detroit, they jumped more than 6 percent. And in Denver, prices were up nearly 5.5 percent. All of that are good news for the folks … Continue reading »
From the Denver Business Journal Gaylord Entertainment Co. (NYSE: GET) shareholders overwhelmingly approved the company’s reorganization and sale of its properties to Marriott International Inc. on Tuesday, leaving its proposed 1,500-room hotel/conference center in Aurora officially in limbo. Continue reading »
From the Denver Business Journal In the eyes of researchers at Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, the top place for suburbanites in the United States is the Arapahoe County enclave of Cherry Hills Village. The New Jersey company partnered with Onboard Informatics to rank the top places for suburbanites, and looked at more with 11,000 … Continue reading »
Whitesmiths forge tin and pewter; blacksmiths forge iron. The farrier is the person who puts shoes on horses, but 150 years ago, it was often the blacksmith who took on the roll as undertaker, because he had a horse and cart, most likely he made the shoes for the horse – not the farrier, contrary … Continue reading »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Modern-day Mayberry offers mix of small town charm and big city culture. Golden has been named a Top 10 Small Town by Livability.com, a national website that highlights more than 500 of America’s best places to live and visit. Continue reading »
If Colorado is a kingdom and Denver is the King, Mayor Hancock is the Paladin knight charged with protecting interests of the king. Continue reading »
We are seeing the rental market clinching in. In an article by By Dennis Darrow of the The Pueblo Chieftan, he describes apartment vacancies are scarce as home ownership declines. As the country continues to slug through 1.7 percent growth, the trend is not enough to lower the unemployment rate, which was 8.3 percent in July. … Continue reading »
First Il Fornaio couldn’t hold on, then Penny Parker wrote that Big Game opened with much fanfare in May 2010, and closed about a hear ago. And now, Charlie Parker’s District Tavern has closed. We read about it in the Eater that they were unable to maintain the volume needed to remain open. It’s a … Continue reading »
According to the DBJ, reporter Greg Avery writes that Fourteen Colorado businesses have landed on Inc. magazine’s “Inc. 500” list of the 500 fastest-growing private companies for 2012, two of them among the top 100. Denver-based Altitude Digital Partners ranked highest among Colorado businesses at No. 54, with 4,380 percent revenue growth. The 19-employee company … Continue reading »
When a mortgage has negative equity, it is known as being “underwater”. Negative equity is when the value of the property is less than the outstanding balance on the loan. Continue reading »
Here’s one for you… Harlequin Plaza consists of two office buildings connected by a pedestrian plaza is heavily landscaped with native Colorado plantings including 300 Aspen trees, junipers, and thyme plants. This greenery is enhanced by seating areas, sculptures and earth-toned pavers arranged in an artful geometry, providing an inviting environment where people can gather … Continue reading »
In a recent article by Mike Krause, the VP of Operations, Independence Institute he says Mayor Hancock’s Permanent Property Tax Increase Is the Wrong Way to Solve Denver’s Spending Problem. We’d like to know what you think. This is a fairly big issue, one that all of us should be concerned with. Is he doing … Continue reading »
There have always been good areas in Denver to buy and pretty much some stable areas that are not effected year-to-year by economic ups and downs. To be safe, you can be assured of protecting your value if you buy in Central Southeast – Hampden to 8th avenue on the north and Washington to Qubec … Continue reading »
It is strange what happened at El Diablo. If you have ever eaten there, you’ll understand why we had an issue with the closing. Perhaps the beef El Diablo tacos with the hot sauce was just to much for the inspectors to handle. Or, they closed the place so they could have them all the … Continue reading »
We hope not, we like the guy. As reported in the Florida Times Union, there were rumors his Colorado home in Cherry Hills was in Foreclosure. The story in part follows: David Duval told the Times-Union that his $12.35 million home in a posh Denver, Colo., suburb is not in foreclosure, contrary to reports that … Continue reading »
Here is something you may be interested in: Centerline Capital Group (“Centerline”), a provider of real estate financial and asset management services for affordable and conventional multifamily housing, and a subsidiary of Centerline Holding Company (OTC: CLNH), Continue reading »
RICH LADEN THE GAZETTE For the first time in more than five years, the Pikes Peak region’s housing market is heading in the right direction, industry members say. Midway through 2012, the pace of home construction is way up from the same period last year, putting Colorado Springs-area builders on pace for their best year … Continue reading »
We would like to give credit to by Robert Schwab Editor, PioneerHQ.com for his excellent perspective on John Rebchook, who started the best real estate news site in town, Inside Real Estate News. Inside Real Estate News, took two years to prove that the niche he had developed as a reporter for the Rocky Mountain … Continue reading »
Luxury Home Sales Jump 52% in Denver Metro Area, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports Million-dollar home sales in the Denver Metro Area soared to their highest level since the pre-recession peak, according to a new report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading luxury real estate company. Continue reading »
from the Denver Business Journal John Elway and his partners have purchased Mike Shaw‘s Chevrolet dealership on South Colorado Boulevard. The Denver Post quotes Shaw as saying that it was “time to sell” his flagship store, adding, “Like Elway, I wanted to go out on top.” We wonder… see original Related articles Broncos John Elway … Continue reading »
By Patricia Calhoun Protesters gathered outside the First Avenue Hotel late yesterday afternoon, waving signs and asking the city to allow Sketch and El Diablo to reopen — and for employees of those restaurants to start collecting paychecks again. They’ve also started a petition on the web — at http://www.saveeldiabloandsketch.com — asking the same thing. Continue reading »
Dennis Huspeni Reporter- Denver Business Journal Metro Denver’s luxury home market in May posted its strongest month in almost four years, according to a report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage released Wednesday. Continue reading »
