One Observatory Park
Location: 2100 S. University Blvd., across the street from the University of Denver campus at the intersection of East Evans Avenue and South University Boulevard.
What’s happening:Construction began in June on the first market-rate apartment building being built within a 2-mile radius of the University of Denver campus in about 30 years. Located four blocks from the University Boulevard light-rail stop, One Observatory Park will be an 11-story, mixed-used building with 213 apartments, 25,500 square feet of street-level retail and 354 parking spaces, including a 103-space public parking lot.
The details: The apartment building will feature rental apartments with amenities that include a pool and spa, outdoor fire pits, barbecue and lounge areas, and a fitness center. The units will have 10-foot ceilings, washers and dryers, granite countertops, wood cabinets, wood floors, ceramic tile, stainless appliances and spacious balconies.
Developer: Urban West Group
Contractor: Shaw Construction
Architect: Shears-Adkins-Rockmore Architects
Estimated completion: April 2013
