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SugarSquare: Construction Solutions for Tight Urban Spaces

The amount of construction in Colorado, while sometimes hard on traffic, is a welcome sign of growth for the state, which will be home to an estimated 7.8 million people by 2040. While there are many notable development projects across the region, perhaps the most interesting construction case studies are happening right now in downtown Denver.

Building Dialogue

July 15, 2018
the exchange

The Exchange: A New Take on Development in Fort Collins

Fried chicken served out of a waffle cone and ice cream served out of a 30-foot tall churn bucket are just a taste of the unique experiences coming to The Exchange in Fort Collins this fall. This redevelopment will extend Fort Collins’ downtown corridor a block farther north and exchange an underutilized space with something truly unique in the Choice City. 

Building Dialogue

July 9, 2018

Vendor relations: A key component to our success

Each holiday season, I am greeted by an enormous collection of cards and branded trinkets on my desk, multiplying day by day until the New Year. As I sift through the piles, I am reminded of just how many personal

CREJ

July 9, 2018

New Energy Star metrics are coming next month

The Energy Star Portfolio Manager metrics are being updated this summer, and scores are expected to drop by approximately 12 points for office properties, as discussed in the May 16, 2018, edition of Colorado Real

CREJ

July 8, 2018

Amenities alone won’t guarantee tenant retention

As Yogi Berra said, “The future ain’t what it used to be.” In the competition to attract tenants, commercial real estate owners constantly are reaching for what’s next in building amenities and space activation.

CREJ

July 2, 2018

From silos to shared: Smart technology makes its mark

It can be a daunting challenge to bring a 15- to 20-year-old building up to the level needed to meet the ever-changing expectations of your occupants. And, if you’re hoping to attract preferred high-end, long-term office

CREJ

July 2, 2018
zeppelin station

Zeppelin Station: Private Buildings, Public Realm

This is a good time for American cities. After half a century of decline, people are craving the communality of urban environments and all that cities have to offer. Post-war urban planning, through programs such as the Federal Highway Act, slum clearance and the Model Cities Initiative, often damaged the urban fabric.

Building Dialogue

July 2, 2018

Investors shift focus to renovated infill assets

Nine years into the second-longest economic expansion in U.S. history, metro Denver has experienced momentous growth and still is seeing further development. Over 30 cranes currently protrude the Denver

CREJ

June 25, 2018
Flatirons

More linkage fees are not the solution for Boulder

Once again Boulder’s City Council has found itself in the spotlight with the dubious decision to increase the affordable housing linkage fee. While the conceptual idea of trying to stimulate affordable housing is

CREJ

June 25, 2018
SAR boathouse

Shears, Adkins + Rockmore: Collaboration is Key to Success

I’m walking into Shears Adkins Rockmore for the first time and … wait, what? Where’s the grand lobby? No perky receptionist? No awards on display? Am I in the right place? I look around at the door to make sure I didn’t make a wrong turn. Nope, this is the place. 

Building Dialogue

June 24, 2018