ABOUT COLORADO CENTER

The Vision

With the construction of a new light rail station and in anticipation of expanding commerce in Denver, Colorado Center was designed to become a premier transit-oriented project which would become an unrivaled destination for work, life, and entertainment – a new urban hub centrally located between Downtown Denver and the Denver Tech Center.

THE BEGINNING
1987

Colorado Center delivered Tower 1 to Denver’s business community. The 180,000 SF office tower stood 12 stories high, provided 700 covered garage parking spaces for tenants and was noticeably the first Class AA office tower located central to downtown and the Denver Tech Center.

1999

Responding to the success of Tower I and the overwhelming demand from local businesses, the next phase of Colorado Center was added in 1999.Located on the east side of Colorado Boulevard, Tower 2 mirrored Tower 1’s 12 stories with a slightly larger footprint bringing the total SF to 275,000.

A United Artist theater and Dave and Buster’s restaurant were added to Colorado Center in conjunction with Tower 2, offering tenants and visitors a specific destination for entertainment and fun. The additional 963 garage parking spaces would alleviate any vehicular congestion generated by the available office space and retail on site.

2006

A new era was upon Colorado Center! ASB Capital Management partnered with Lincoln Property Company, Inc. to acquire the entire Colorado Center. At closing, the project was 65% leased with surviving lease rates. ASB and LPC saw Colorado Center as an opportunity to capitalize on the location and anticipated success of one of the largest TOD projects in Denver.

THE EVOLUTION

Colorado Center is a regionally recognized business epicenter with plans to evolve into much more than just a work destination. Totaling over 1 million SF, upon completion the project will combine class AA office space, retail and entertainment, residential, pedestrian walkways, ample parking and onsite amenities to create an environment that can be described as business infused with life, and life infused with business.

2007
By 2007, LPC had increased occupancy to 96% and had grown lease rates by nearly 30%. Colorado Center had reestablished itself as a premier Class A office campus perfect for a corporate HQ. LPC implemented an aggressive leasing and marketing approach to maintain market rents and high occupancy levels, inevitably positioning the project for future development.
2010
Surviving an economic downturn that affected every industry across the nation, LPC consistently leased vacant space and was able to renew a 50,000 SF tenant. LPC aggressively competed to be a leader in building sustainability, receiving energy star ratings since 2008 and LEED Gold certification for sustainable modifications completed at Tower 2.
2013
LPC and ASB Capital Management re-evaluated the design of their signature tower and modified the structure to accommodate current tenant space demands. LPC and ASB recognized the importance of providing what the tenant in the marketplace needed to operate their business.
THE PRESENT

Today over 50 businesses employing more than 2,000 people have established Colorado Center as their preferred place to conduct business. As the Denver market continues to gain momentum toward economic recovery, LPC will take the opportunity to introduce the next phase of Colorado Center to the market. The original strategy of capitalizing on the unique location of Colorado Center as a premier TOD has never been more realistic than it is today.

2017
The most recent addition of Tower 3 features a podium design with parking on the first five levels above grade and an additional 8 levels of Class AA office space. Raising the office spaces allows all tenants the opportunity to marvel at the unparalleled panoramic views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains and direct access to the building from the parking levels. With nearly 96% occupancy to date, Colorado Center’s 12-acre parcel is perfectly positioned to begin construction on the next phase of the project. LPC and ASB Capital Management will now begin to explore future retail, residential and hotel options to continue the vision for Colorado Center to be the premier business destination.
THE FUTURE

LPC and ASB recognize the importance of providing what the tenant in the marketplace needs to operate their business. In March 2019, Colorado Center announced the addition of a new food hall coming to the development. LPC and ASB broke ground on Junction Food & Drink, a 12,220-square-foot food hall concept located on the Retail Main Street. Junction is set to open in Spring 2020 and is a chef-driven food hall that will feature inspired creations from both locally and nationally known chefs. The food hall will house 10 unique concepts, a 40-foot bar, and coffee shop under one roof in addition to an outdoor patio with Wi-Fi access. Junction will bring culinary variety and innovation to the neighborhood dining scene catering to both the office workers within Colorado Center and local residents.

For more information on ASB Capital Management, please visit www.asbcm.com

Project Overview

Colorado Center is a regionally recognized epicenter with plans to evolve and expand. The new expansion will combine class AA office space, retail and entertainment, pedestrian walkways, ample parking and onsite amenities to create an environment that can be described as business infused with life, and life infused with business.

1987
The Colorado Center began with Tower I
1999
Colorado Center expanded and added Tower II, United Artist theater and Dave and Buster’s restaurant
2006
ASB partnered with Lincoln Property Company to acquire the entire Colorado Center
2007
Colorado Center’s occupancy had increased to 97%
2008
Colorado Center received its first energy star ratings
2010
The Colorado Center received a LEED Gold Certification for sustainable modifications completed at Tower II
2017
Colorado Center added Tower III, a podium design with parking on the first five levels above grade and an additional 8 levels of Class AA office space. Additional improvements include a vibrant retail main street comprised of high quality restaurant and retail uses.
2019
FUTURE: Colorado Center recently broke ground on a new 12,220 SF food hall addition on Retail Main Street. Junction is set to open in Spring 2020 and will house 10 unique concepts, a 40-foot bar, and coffee shop under one roof in addition to an outdoor patio.

ARTICLES

JUNCTION FOOD & DRINK WINS NAIOP’S 2020 RETAIL DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

JUNCTION FOOD & DRINK WINS NAIOP’S 2020 RETAIL DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

March 17, 2021

Following a year of unprecedented challenges caused by the pandemic, the Colorado Chapter of NAIOP hosted the 34th Annual Awards of Achievement virtual celebration to honor the “Best of the Best” in Colorado’s Real Estate Industry. This year’s event was hosted by NAIOP 2021 Chapter President Tyler Carlson, managing principal of Evergreen Devco, Inc.

“It goes without saying that 2020 was a year that most of us would like to forget. However, during this most challenging year NAIOP members still made it happen despite many obstacles. So it’s only appropriate that we celebrate these accomplishments,” said Carlson.

 

Junction Food & Drink to Bring Elite Lineup of Local and National Chefs to Denver’s Colorado Center

February 18, 2020

Junction Food and Drink is preparing to bring a dining experience unlike any other to Colorado Center, with a multitude of food and drink options appealing to workers, residents, light rail users, foodies, and… Read the article here

JE Dunn Moves into New Tower at Colorado Center

February 11, 2020

JE Dunn Construction’s West Region Headquarters has a new Denver home at Colorado Center Tower III at I-25 and Colorado Blvd. While they are not moving far, formerly residing in Colorado Center Tower I… Read the article here

Junction Food & Drink Prepares to Bring Chef-Driven Fare to Colorado Center

October 7, 2019

Colorado Center will soon be an unrivaled culinary destination as Junction Food & Drink prepares to bring the ultimate food hall experience to Denver’s new urban hub in spring 2020. Dedicated to showcasingRead the article here

Lincoln and ASB Break Ground on Food Hall at Colorado Center

March 25, 2019

Lincoln Property Company and ASB Real Estate Investments broke ground today on Junction Gourmet Pavilion, a 12,220-square-foot food hall concept located on the Retail Main Street in Colorado Center nearRead the article here

Colorado Center Tower III

November 14, 2018

Attention to detail helps office tower’s precast concrete double tees stand out beautifully and efficientlyRead the article here

ASB and Lincoln Ink 156,000 Square Feet in New Leases at Colorado Center Tower 3

April 19, 2018

ASB Real Estate Investments (ASB) and Lincoln Property Company announced today that Cigna, the global insurer and health service company, has signed a 135,800-square-foot lease for its regional headquarters in the recently completed Tower 3 at Colorado Center.Read the article here

New coworking venture plants flag in southern Denver

February 1, 2018

New year, same enthusiasm to build more coworking. Venture X hopes to open in late June in 13,000 square feet on the second floor of tower one of the Colorado Center, at 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., according to operator Michael Patton… Read the article here

Lincoln Property Company and ASB Real Estate Investments Set to Break Ground on Next Phase of Colorado Center

June 17, 2015

DENVER (June 18, 2015) – Lincoln Property Company and ASB Real Estate Investments are poised to break ground on a vibrant, mixed-use development, adding more than 450,000 square feet of… Read the article here

IN THE MEDIA

 

303 Magazine

– October 8, 2019

A Food Hall is Coming to Colorado and I-25

 

Restaurant News

– October 7, 2019

Junction Food & Drink Prepares to Bring Chef-Driven Fare to Colorado Center

MileHighCRE

– March 27, 2019

Food Hall at Colorado Center Breaks Ground

BusinessDen

– March 27, 2019

Colorado Center owner breaks ground on food hall addition

BusinessDen

– April 25, 2018

Cigna moving office from DTC to Colorado Blvd.

Colorado Real Estate Journal

– April 19, 2018

Cigna to establish regional headquarters at Colorado Center

BusinessDen

– April 17, 2018

Employment law firm moves office from downtown

BISNOW

– October 12, 2017

Lincoln Property To Develop Retail At Colorado Center

DENVERITE

– June 29, 2017

Home of Dave & Buster’s and United Artists theater could see upward of $300 million in redevelopment

COLORADO REAL ESTATE JOURNAL

– June 28, 2017

Office project roundup

COLORADO REAL ESTATE JOURNAL

– June 28, 2017

Standout trends among new office properties

COLORADO REAL ESTATE JOURNAL

– October 26, 2015

Recession Gives Time To Reevaluate Office Needs

COLORADO CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN

– October 2, 2015

Breaking Ground on Next Phase of Colorado Center

COLORADO REAL ESTATE JOURNAL

– September 4, 2015

Lincoln Towers Promises to Transform Colorado Center

DENVER URBAN REVIEW

– August 20, 2015

Ground Breaking Ceremony at Colorado Center

BUSINESSDEN

– July 2, 2015

Colorado Center to get major expansion

THE DENVER POST

– June 29, 2015

Colorado Center to add residential, retail, more office space

DENVER BUSINESS JOURNAL

– June 19, 2015

Colorado Center Plans Expansion

9 NEWS

– June 19, 2015

Big expansion planned at Denver’s Colorado Center off I-25

FAQS

WHAT IS COLORADO CENTER?

  • Colorado Center is staged to expand and evolve into Denver’s newest, unrivaled destination for work, life, and entertainment. Comprising four Class A Office Towers offering contemporary, collaborative workspaces, outdoor terraces, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and coming soon Junction Gourmet Pavilion.

WHERE IS COLORADO CENTER LOCATED?

  • 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, at the Intersection of Colorado Blvd. and Interstate-25. The popular transit-oriented property is Denver’s new urban hub centrally located between Downtown Denver, Denver Tech Center, Cherry Creek, and Denver University.

WHAT TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE AT COLORADO CENTER?

  • Colorado Center is a pedestrian-friendly transit-oriented development located at the Colorado Station RTD Light Rail stop. In addition to RTD bus and Light Rail service, Colorado Center offers easy access to bike storage options and a pedestrian bridge reaching from the Light Rail station across I-25 to Cherry Street.

WHAT CURRENTLY EXISTS AT COLORADO CENTER?

  • Four Class A Office Buildings totaling over 700,000 square feet, United Artists Colorado Center Stadium 9+ IMAX, Dave & Busters, and Colorado Station Light Rail Stop.

WHO ARE THE MAJOR TENANTS CURRENTLY?

  • Office – Vectra Bank, JE Dunn Construction, PCL Construction, and Cigna
  • Retail – United Artists Colorado Center Stadium 9+ IMAX and Dave & Busters.

WHAT NEW DEVELOPMENTS ARE IN STORE FOR COLORADO CENTER?

  • From centrally located, accessible and modern workplace environments, to a vibrant and active Retail Main Street and unparalleled mountain views, Colorado Center is bringing a fresh infusion of work, play, convenience, and practicality – all within the heart of Denver.
  • Office – 200,000 square foot Class A Office Tower with contemporary, flexible office floor plans, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, exposed ceilings, fitness studio, spacious lobby, and covered parking completed in 2017.
  • Retail – New Main Street with retail and entertainment space for restaurants, bars and shops, offering maximum signage visibility from I-25 with high traffic counts and strong demographics. Junction Food & Drink is the new Food Hall opening in Spring 2020.

WHO IS THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR ON THE NEXT PHASE OF COLORADO CENTER?

WHO IS THE ARCHITECT?

  • Tryba Architects

WHO IS THE LEASING CONTACT FOR THE EXISTING AND NEW OFFICE SPACE?

  • Lincoln Property Company

WHO IS THE LEASING CONTACT FOR THE NEW RETAIL SPACE?

  • Zall Commercial Real Estate

WHO IS FINANCING THE NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT COLORADO CENTER?

  • The project is a joint venture between LPC and ASB Capital Management, a large institutional investment management firm based in Washington, D.C.

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TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT

Colorado Center is Your Epicenter.

As Denver’s premier transit-oriented development (TOD), Colorado Center directly aligns with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) to bring a pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use community that encourages residents and workers to drive their cars less and ride transit more. In the most successful TODs, there are people everywhere and transit stations integrate seamlessly into the community. TODs pulse with energy and liveliness.

TODs provide relief from completely automobile-dependent lifestyles by simplifying life and allowing people to experience a strong sense of community. Most importantly, Colorado Center was designed to provide people with options so they can choose where to live, work, play and mingle.

Benefits of TOD:

  • Reduces commute times and traffic congestion
  • Increases public safety
  • Increases transit ridership
  • Saves households money
  • Reduces air pollution and energy consumption rates

RTD Light Rail

Colorado Center is directly adjacent to the Colorado Boulevard light rail station. With 53 stations across 9 lines, the existing light rail system allows fast and easy travel to Denver’s Theater District, Convention Center, Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, Union Station, Park Meadows Shopping Center, and many more hot Denver destinations.

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Transportation Solutions

Transportation Solutions strives to increase the availability and use of transportation choices to improve traffic, air quality, health and economy for businesses and residents in the Denver area. As a member of Transportation Solutions, Lincoln Property Company aims to reach the same goals with all development projects across Denver.

Guided by its mission, Transportation Solutions is committed to being the pre-eminent transportation management association (TMA) in Denver. Transportation Solutions will serve as a convener, trusted advisor, vital partner, and visible leader that convenes and catalyzes businesses, government, and community entities, through partnerships, policy, and programs to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality.

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EcoPass

Enhance the economic benefits of RTD with an EcoPass, which gives full-time employees unlimited rides on all Local, Express and Regional bus and light rail services.

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FasTracks

FasTracks is the nation’s largest transit expansion program designed to support Denver’s growing population. FasTracks will efficiently connect people and places like never before through the Denver metro area.

What to look forward to:

  • 122 miles of new rail service
  • 18 miles of bus rapid transit
  • 57 new stations
  • 31 new park-n-rides
  • 21,000 new parking spaces

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View the RTD FasTracks Map.

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