Naked Denver

04/13/2026

910 16th Street

The proposed office-to-residential conversion of the University Building is moving forward with a new concept plan submittal.

Plans call for approximately 120 residential units, with ground-floor commercial space remaining in place. The project includes interior upgrades and life-safety improvements to support the conversion.

Located across from the Symes Building, where a similar conversion plan was canceled due to financial struggles with the owner, the site reflects both the opportunity and complexity of office-to-residential projects in downtown Denver.

As the 16th Street corridor continues to evolve, projects like this remain a key part of the broader shift toward residential uses.

As the 16th Street corridor continues to evolve, projects like this remain a key part of the broader shift toward residential uses.

04/13/2026

4991 N Telluride Street

Denver Public Schools is planning a new K–5 elementary school in Green Valley Ranch as part of the broader DIA Spur buildout.

The ~89,000 SF Phase 1 campus is designed for 500–550 students and includes classrooms, a gym, cafeteria, and multiple outdoor play areas.

But the site plan shows a bigger vision. Future phases identify space for a middle school addition, suggesting the site could expand into a full campus over time. Plans also indicate additional pad sites along 56th Avenue, pointing to potential retail or commercial development along the corridor.

Green Valley Ranch continues to grow rapidly, and this project reflects both immediate demand for new school capacity and long-term planning for the neighborhood’s future.

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04/11/2026

The City and County of Denver has issued an emergency suspension of licenses for the Nativ Hotel and associated businesses at 1612 Wazee Street in Lower Downtown.

According to public records from Denver Excise and Licenses, the city suspended the property’s hotel, liquor, food, and cabaret licenses on April 10. The order requires the business to cease operations while a hearing process moves forward.

The City of Denver has suspended multiple licenses at 1612 Wazee Street after identifying ongoing fire code and safety violations, forcing the property to cease operations pending a hearing.

04/11/2026

Blackstone has acquired a 49% stake in Denver-based Rowan Digital Infrastructure, marking a major investment into one of the fastest-growing segments of real estate and infrastructure.

Rowan, headquartered in Denver, develops large-scale data center campuses designed for hyperscale users such as cloud and artificial intelligence companies. The firm focuses on building power-intensive, build-to-suit facilities that can scale quickly, with projects ranging from 300 MW to more than 1 GW across the U.S.

Blackstone has acquired a 49% stake in Denver-based Rowan Digital Infrastructure, signaling major institutional confidence in the city’s role in the fast-growing data center and AI economy.

04/11/2026

The Pearl, a q***r bar and event venue operating out of the former Mercury Cafe space at 2199 California St., announced it will close at the end of April, just over 1 year after launching in downtown Denver.

The Pearl, a q***r venue in Denver’s former Mercury Cafe space, announced it will close at the end of April while also launching a fundraiser, underscoring the financial challenges facing independent nightlife spaces.

04/08/2026

Recovering Hipster has officially opened its doors at 2239 E Colfax Ave, taking over the former Sweets and Treats candy shop with a concept centered on sustainability, inclusivity and local community.

Recovering Hipster, a locally rooted consignment shop, has opened on East Colfax, replacing the former Sweets and Treats space with a sustainability focused retail concept.

04/08/2026

A new permanent supportive housing development is moving forward at 1139 N Delaware St in Denver’s Golden Triangle, bringing 80 units of deeply affordable housing paired with onsite services to a central, transit-accessible neighborhood.

An 80-unit permanent supportive housing project is moving forward in Denver’s Golden Triangle, combining deeply affordable housing with onsite services in a mid-rise infill development.

04/08/2026

Ash and Agave has officially opened in Cherry Creek, taking over the former California Pizza Kitchen space with a new concept centered on coastal Mexican cuisine and immersive design.

The restaurant, developed by Shucking Good Hospitality and founder Sean Huggard, opened April 5 and brings a Mexican Riviera inspired experience to one of Denver’s most active retail and dining districts. The space is designed to feel transportive, blending tropical greenery, woven lighting, and warm finishes to create a setting that shifts from bright daytime energy to a golden evening ambiance.

Ash and Agave has officially opened in Cherry Creek, introducing a coastal Mexican concept with wood fired cuisine, agave cocktails, and an immersive, resort style atmosphere.

03/31/2026

Denver’s sports infrastructure pipeline took a meaningful step forward this week as two major stadium projects hit key milestones.

Denver Summit FC finalized its land acquisition for the Santa Fe Yards site at Broadway and I 25, securing 14 acres for its future stadium and mixed use development. The project is expected to deliver a permanent home for the club by spring 2028. In the near term, Summit FC will host its inaugural home opener this Saturday at Empower Field at Mile High.

Denver saw two major stadium updates this week as Summit FC closed on its future stadium site and the Broncos clarified key financial and timing details for Burnham Yard.