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Community Members File for Historic Designation in Attempt to Save Xcel's Zuni Steam Plant

By Catie Cheshire

Mar 21, 2025

If the property isn't purchased by March 25, Xcel Energy has indicated the company intends to file a demolition permit with the city.

Denver Hotel Makes Time List of World’s Greatest Places

By Catie Cheshire

Mar 19, 2025

Denver residents have mixed reviews of the hotel, but one thing is certain: There's no other structure like it.

Blake Pfeil Launches Colorado-Based Episode of All-American Ruins Podcast

By Teague Bohlen

Mar 13, 2025

"We're suddenly made aware that we're really not all that far from those ghosts," including those at the abandoned track in Byers.

Look Inside: Largest Private Residence in Vail Valley Set for Auction

By Catie Cheshire

Mar 11, 2025

Designed by architect Charles Sink, this home could also pass as a castle...if castles had indoor pools, purple rooms and a shuttle to ski resorts.

Room Service: Wilder Apartments Bring Luxury to West Colfax, Sort Of

By Catie Cheshire

Feb 17, 2025

This Art Deco apartment complex has a high price point and a small pool, as is often the case with new buildings, but there are some worthwhile amenities.

Denver Christkindlmarket Leaving Civic Center...What's Next?

By Patricia Calhoun

Dec 24, 2024

The annual event is moving to Auraria because of a planned renovation of the park.

Civic Center amphitheater looking downtown

Designs for Major Civic Center Park Updates Released

By Catie Cheshire

Oct 31, 2024

The city shared designs for Civic Center Park's transformation, which includes new garden spaces, a food truck promenade and a 180-degree reorientation of the Greek Theater.

tall building with weird windows against blue sky.

The Populus Pushes Back Opening Date to October 15

By Catie Cheshire

Sep 18, 2024

The highly publicized hotel was initially scheduled to open before summer ended, but that date has now been pushed to October.

Lower Downtown Design Review Commission Rejects El Chapultepec Project Plan

By Patricia Calhoun

Sep 6, 2024

It's back to the drawing board for the Monfort Companies.

The Zuni Generating Station from Raices Brewing Company in Denver, Colorado.

Denver Doesn't Have Much Time to Ponder Purchase of Xcel's Zuni Steam Plant

By Catie Cheshire

Aug 12, 2024

Community members have been working for two years to save the historic building, which is slated for demolition if Xcel can't find a buyer.

Scene Stealers: Five Places to See Denver's Skyline

By Catie Cheshire

Jun 12, 2024

Looking for a spot with a great view? Try these.

Remember the '80s? Denver's Skyline Does, but Things Are Looking Up

By Catie Cheshire

Jun 11, 2024

Though many disparage downtown's silhouette as dating from the Dynasty era, it's added a handful of buildings in the last decade.

Reader: No One Complaining About This Building Can Afford to Live in It

By Westword Readers

May 12, 2024

One River North was designed to include a canyon running through the luxury apartment complex.

Boulder's Millennium Harvest House Set for Demolition After Losing Historic Integrity

By Catie Cheshire

May 9, 2024

The historic hotel will soon be replaced with new student housing.

Permit Under Review to Demolish Exploded House on Lincoln Street

By Catie Cheshire

May 7, 2024

State health officials are currently focused on removing asbestos from the site.

Fire Department Conducts Over Five Elevator Rescues Per Day in Denver

By Catie Cheshire

May 6, 2024

It's usually a simple process, unless we're talking rope rescues in a high-rise.

After a Decade, Denver's El Jebel Building Is Ready for the Public

By Catie Cheshire

May 6, 2024

“I feel like I've been in this building a million times, and I’m still finding things that I didn't notice before."

One River North apartment complex behind train track in Denver

Room Service: Inside One River North, RiNo's New Canyon Apartments

By Catie Cheshire

Apr 24, 2024

We've all seen the building and its impressive canyon, but what's it like on the inside?

Who Wants to Buy a $2.7 Million Fixer-Upper in Park Hill?

By Catie Cheshire

Jan 3, 2024

The owners of this Montview mansion hope to find a preservation-minded buyer before a Denver City Council hearing on a hostile landmark designation.

a denver bar with a glowing yellow sign that reads lion's lair

New Zoning Overlay Aims to Make East Colfax Corridor More Dense and Walkable

By Catie Cheshire

Dec 22, 2023

Some would like council to go further: "If your vision for Colfax is something that's vibrant, active, healthy, whatever, why wouldn't you put better rules in place?”

Architecture

Wacky New Tower Proposed in Downtown Denver

Denver Hotel Takes Home Hotel of the Year Award

Architecture

Wacky New Tower Proposed in Downtown Denver

Denver Hotel Takes Home Hotel of the Year Award

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