First we want to wish every one a very happy Thanksgiving Holiday!  We hope your table is filled with happiness, love, laughter and of course wonderful food!

While everyone was busy this week picking up ingredients and hunting down their favorite Thanksgiving recipes this week Denver also had another very special event occur... the 14th Street Groundbreaking Ceremony took place. That's right, another huge Downtown Denver improvement project is underway and the kickoff ceremony this week had many of our elected officials speaking about the great changes that are planned for this new "Ambassador Street" in the heart of downtown.

Intended to be the second main corridor after 16th street (or who knows, maybe it will take the roll of number one) the 14th Street improvements include expanding out the sidewalks and creating a street scape with more than 150 planted trees, public art, signage, and more. The intention for expanding out the street scape is not just for pedestrian access but also to create outdoor seating options for the many restaurants that Denver hopes to see lining the 14th Street Corridor.

Construction began near the new Four Seasons and SPIRE, two projects that are most definitely excited by the prospect of having the new 14th Street improvements right outside their front door. Our clients who live in SPIRE and the Four Seasons will get to enjoy this new pedestrian friendly corridor and the amenities that will be drawn to the available outdoor seating. Here is a quick bullet list of what is planned with this Ambassador Street Project.

The streetscape and sidewalk enhancements during along 14th Street between Market Street and Colfax Avenue will include:

  • Expanded sidewalks and sand-blasted accents.
  • Outdoor, granite seating.
  • At least 150 trees.
  • Raised granite planters with colorful planting.
  • Banners on poles.
  • New signage.
  • An extension of the corner sidewalk area at intersections on the south side of the street.
  • Improved pedestrian lighting.
  • Monuments and pedestrian kiosks.
  • Bike rack, and combination trash/recycling cans.
  • Dedicated bike lane.
  • Bike lane coming

To learn more about the 14th Street Initiative or residences at SPIRE or any of the great Downtown Denver loft and condo projects please contact us at New Era Realty!