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This Week's Denver Deal Sheet: Colorado Multifamily Attracts Nearly $1B In Recap Deals

Jan 15, 2025 | bisnow.com | Jonathan Rose

Two significant recapitalizations totaling nearly $1B show the strength of Colorado's multifamily and build-to-rent sectors. NexMetro Communities secured $300M for a four-asset BTR portfolio, including properties in the Denver and Phoenix metros, with backing from JLL, Blackstone and Artemis Real Estate Partners. The communities feature single-story, high-end homes with private backyards and resort-style amenities, catering to demand in high-growth markets, according to a press release.
Denver Will Acquire Park Hill Golf Course In Land Swap, Will Create New Park

Jan 15, 2025 | bisnow.com | Jonathan Rose

The city and county of Denver plans to acquire the 155-acre Park Hill Golf Course in the city’s largest single private land transaction for a public park ever, Mayor Mike Johnston’s office announced Wednesday. The property, which has been roiled in drama for years, will be transformed into one of Denver’s biggest urban parks. The city plans for an initial opening this summer, Johnston said. Park Hill Golf Course in Denver has been closed since 2018.
Denver-Area Investor Betting Big On Self-Storage

Jan 15, 2025 | bisnow.com | Jonathan Rose

A Golden, Colorado-based self-storage company closed out 2024 by bucking a trend that has plagued larger operators in the space since the pandemic disrupted housing trends that were profitable for the industry before 2020. Spartan Investment Group ended 2024 with $175M in completed acquisitions and $100M in raised capital, with much of that coming from smaller, “mom-and-pop” investors, co-founder, President and Chief Investment Officer Ryan Gibson told Bisnow.
Rebuilding From 'Utter Devastation' Will Intensify California's Existing Cost, Housing Problems

Jan 12, 2025 | bisnow.com | Bianca Barragan |Jonathan Rose |Molly Armbrister

Cityview CEO Sean Burton knows there’s a long road ahead for the Los Angeles area to rebuild from historic fires still burning across five counties. The degree of difficulty and expense, however, depends on how long the flames rage. The fires have already caused an estimated $150B in damage, a number that has been rising daily since the fires began last week.
Aimco Explores Selling Itself Off To Boost Shareholder Value

Jan 9, 2025 | bisnow.com | Jonathan Rose

Denver-based Apartment Investment and Management Co. is exploring the potential sale of major parts of its business — or even the entire company — as part of efforts to enhance shareholder returns. The news came in a press release announcing that due diligence had been completed and a $38M deposit was made on a previously announced $520M deal to offload two Miami properties.
Denver's BRT Construction Rolls Down A Challenged Colfax

Jan 7, 2025 | bisnow.com | Jonathan Rose

Orange cones line East Colfax Avenue as construction crews work on a long-awaited bus rapid transit system, a project set to transform the corridor with faster, more reliable transportation. Businesses along the corridor are looking forward to improvements in traffic flow and the beautification that comes with city projects, but today they're working through a time of challenges.
This Week’s Denver Deal Sheet: Spartan Investment Group Ends 2024 With $175M In Purchases

Jan 7, 2025 | bisnow.com | Jonathan Rose

Contact Us Denver Deal Sheet View count: Golden-based Spartan Investment Group closed 2024 with $175M in acquisitions and $100M in raised capital, fueling its expansion into six new markets, including central Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia and the Pacific Northwest. The firm added 13 properties totaling 839K SF of self-storage space and 7,446 rentable units.
REPORT: Pro Women's Soccer Coming To Denver After Record $110M Bid

Jan 6, 2025 | bisnow.com | Jonathan Rose

The Mile High City will be home to the National Women's Soccer League’s 16th team, according to multiple news reports and Gov. Jared Polis. Sportico and The Athletic, both relying on anonymous sources, each reported on Jan. 2 that Denver and the NWSL agreed on a record $110M expansion fee and the first payment has already been made. The NWSL's Washington Spirit playing the Portland Thorns.
Denver Aims To Ditch Parking Minimums Citywide

Dec 9, 2024 | bisnow.com | Jonathan Rose

A plan proposed Monday by the city and county of Denver would eliminate minimum parking requirements citywide — a potential win for both developers and housing advocates. The sweeping proposal, dubbed the Modernizing Parking Requirements project, promises to lower costs for developers by eliminating mandates dictating parking ratios based on land use or number of units. Parking minimums have been the rare villain shared by developers and housing advocates.
This Week's Denver Deal Sheet: IOV Adds 10th Denver Property To Portfolio

Dec 6, 2024 | bisnow.com | Jonathan Rose

Industrial Outdoor Ventures purchased 3750 Nome St., a 4.9-acre industrial outdoor storage property, as its 10th acquisition in Denver. The site includes a 24K SF warehouse with 22-foot clear heights, dock-high doors and a 7K SF standalone office. Located in Denver's Airport Central submarket near I-70 and I-225, the facility offers connectivity to I-25 and Denver International Airport. The acquisition brings IOV’s Denver portfolio to 10 properties spanning 260K SF and 125 acres.