Lakewood
Martindale Neighborhood
Harlan Nonprofit Center West is Urban Land Conservancy’s third acquisition in Lakewood. The 26,000 square foot nonprofit building is home to Easterseals Colorado, a longstanding charitable organization founded in 1926. Harlan West is located adjacent to Harlan Nonprofit Center East, which ULC acquired in November 2018. The office building is less than one-half mile from two high-frequency bus routes and one mile from the Belmar Shopping District. Harlan West was ULC’s fifth property acquisition using the Metro Denver Impact Facility (MDIF). MDIF supports ULC’s real estate acquisitions to create and preserve the affordability of housing, nonprofit facilities, schools and community serving space across Metro Denver.
Denver
Cole/Five Points/RiNo Neighborhoods
Walnut Street Lofts was originally a part of ULC’s Blake TOD property, which ULC acquired in November 2011 through Denver’s Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Fund. In 2017, ULC announced our partnership with Medici Consulting Group (MCG) after they were awarded low income housing tax credits. In March 2019, MCG broke ground on 66 units of permanently affordable housing on at the corner of 38th and Walnut on the southeast side of the property. Walnut Street Lofts joined ULC’s growing community land trust (CLT) to ensure permanent affordability and long term community impact. *Photo courtesy: Kephart Community | Planning | Architecture
Denver
Villa Park Neighborhood
Urban Land Conservancy acquired this property in December 2018 for $1.8 million. La Tela (formerly known as Inca Commons) was ULC’s third acquisition using the Metro Denver Impact Facility (MDIF). The 18,000 square foot site is located in the heart of the Santa Fe Arts District and will support a mixed-use development with resident and commercial space. Future development will include 92 units of permanently affordable for-sale housing for households earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). La Tela is expected to break ground at the end of 2019, with units expected to be available for purchase in early 2021.
Commerce City
ULC acquired South Platte Crossing in December 2018 to preserve critical office space along a future transit corridor. This was ULC’s first acquisition in Commerce City, and directly aligns with our mission to provide affordable office space to mission minded organizations and nonprofits. The six story office building is located at the 72nd Avenue and Colorado Boulevard station on RTD’s future N Line Commuter Rail. South Platte Crossing is just over 80,000 square feet, and formerly served as the Adams County Human Services headquarters. In the future, ULC plans to allocate a one acre parcel on the site for the future development of permanently affordable housing.
Aurora
Meadow Hills/Summit Park Neighborhoods
Oxford Vista – formerly known as the Excelsior Youth Center – is a 31 acre campus totaling over 148,000 square feet of building space in Southeast Aurora. The 17 buildings include an administrative area, residential dormitories, a pool, free standing cottages, gymnasium, auditorium space and small kitchens. Americorps – Southwest Region is headquartered at Oxford Vista, leasing 70,000 sf of space and hosting upwards of 300 young adults onsite for training purposes.
Denver
Cole/Five Points/RiNo Neighborhoods
Urban Land Conservancy purchased Blake TOD with Denver’s Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Fund in November 2011 for $1.7 million. ULC purchased Blake Street TOD due to its proximity to the Blake Station on RTD’s A Line Commuter Rail. This was our sixth acquisition using the TOD Fund, a fund dedicated towards increasing affordable housing near transit corridors. Following the purchase, ULC stabilized the 1.4 acre property through the demolition of a vacant building and environmental remediation in 2012. ULC formalized our partnership with Medici Consulting Group (MCG) for the development of affordable housing in 2017. To learn more about the development, visit the property page here.
Westminster
Federal Heights
In December 2018, ULC acquired the six acre site in Westminster for the future development of affordable and attainable for-sale townhouses. Westminster Economic Development Authority, the prior owner, chose to partner with ULC and Elevation Community Land Trust (ECLT) to bring permanently affordable home ownership opportunities to this future mixed-income community. Through Elevation’s community land trust model, at least 32 townhouses will be available for households earning up to 80% AMI.
Beloved Community Tiny Home Village
Denver
Cole/Five Points/RiNo Neighborhoods
Opened in July 2017, Beloved Community Tiny Home Village was created as an innovative approach to house those experiencing homelessness. The village originally consisted of 11 sleeping units, a shared bathing facility and a community gathering space and was housed on ULC’s land at Blake TOD. Beloved Community leased the land for $1 per month until the village moved to their new location in Globeville in 2019. The tiny home village is the first of its kind in Colorado, and has been an extremely successful transitional housing model.
Lakewood
Martindale Neighborhood
Harlan Nonprofit Center East is Urban Land Conservancy’s second acquisition in Lakewood. The 29,000 square foot nonprofit building is home to the Lutheran Family Services headquarters, serving 30,000 individuals annually. ULC purchased the building for $3.7 million in November 2018. Harlan was also ULC’s first acquisition using the Metro Denver Impact Facility (MDIF).
Denver
Elyria-Swansea Neighborhood
Urban Land Conservancy purchased Race TOD in April of 2015 using the Calvert Facility Fund with additional loan support from the City and County of Denver. The transit oriented development (TOD) is located two blocks from RTD’s 48th and Brighton commuter rail station on the N Line, expected to open in early 2020.
In 2018, ULC announced Columbia Ventures, LLC as our development partner for the $250 million TOD, with plans to include both permanently affordable housing options and community serving commercial space. Race TOD will also be the new home of Clinica Tepayac, a health clinic providing culturally competent care and health services to the medically underserved.
Denver
Northeast Park Hill Neighborhood
303 ArtWay is a future 4 mile pedestrian and bike loop connecting the 40th and Colorado Station to Holly Square. In an effort to increase connectivity and mobility throughout the community, the trail will also highlight the visionaries, artists, leaders and community activists who have brought so much life to this unique and diverse neighborhood. In 2018, 303 ArtWay created a goal action plan to guide the future development, and is currently in the process of scheduling pop-up events, design workshops and community walks to determine future art installations, wayfinding signage and pedestrian infrastructure.
Denver
Northeast Park Hill Neighborhood
Urban Land Conservancy purchased ArtWay North (formerly known as Park Hill Village West) in March 2013. Denver’s Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Fund and program related investments from the Piton Foundation and Gary Community Investments financed the acquisition. In 2014, ULC partnered with DelWest for the first phase of development, 156 units of affordable housing. Future development will include both rental and for-sale affordable housing as well as community and commercial space. ArtWay North is a destination along the future 303 ArtWay.
Denver
Northeast Park Hill Neighborhood
The destruction of the Holly Square Shopping Center in May 2008 as a result of gang arson left a major void in the heart of this proud community. Together with support from the City of Denver, ULC acquired the 2.6 acre site in 2009. ULC immediately commenced an extensive community engagement process to determine future redevelopment plans. Today Holly Square is a vibrant community hub, catering primarily to children. The site is home to the Jack A. Vickers Boys & Girls Club, a 25,000 community serving building and an outdoor gathering space.
Denver
Villa Park
The land at Sheridan Station was acquired by ULC in 2014. ULC partnered with Brinshore and Mile High Development for the development of 133 units of affordable housing that broke ground in 2019. The site also includes additional land for future development
Westminster
Urban Land Conservancy acquired Westminster TOD I in July 2019 with the Metro Denver Impact Facility (MDIF) for $1.75 million. The single story office building is centrally located in the City of Westminster’s planned redevelopment area, and less than two blocks from the Westminster Commuter Rail Station. This was ULC’s second property acquisition in Westminster as we continue to expand throughout the Greater Denver region.
Westminster
Urban Land Conservancy acquired Westminster TOD II for $4.3 million in September 2019 using the Metro Denver Impact Facility (MDIF). The 4.5 vacant parcel is centrally located in the City of Westminster’s planned redevelopment area, and two blocks from the Westminster Commuter Rail Station. This was ULC’s third property acquisition in Westminster as we continue to expand throughout the Greater Denver region.
Denver
Westwood Neighborhood
Urban Land Conservancy purchased the vacant Thriftway building in 2014. Later the same year, ULC demolished the building and started working directly with Westwood Unidos, a resident led neighborhood collaborative to determine what interim use would be best for the neighborhood. In 2016, ULC completed the construction of an interim pocket park and futsal court. Long term plans are to create a beneficial development addressing community need.
Denver
Cole Neighborhood
Cole Train is adjacent to ULC’s Tramway Nonprofit Center. The land will be developed to include affordable for-sale housing and community serving space
Denver
Overland Neighborhood
In 2011, ULC acquired the site with the TOD Fund and partnered with affordable housing developer Medici Consulting Group (MCG). Presently, the five-story development includes 50 units of affordable housing and 7,100 square feet of commercial space that opened in 2013.
Founded
Urban Land Conservancy is launched with support from the Gary-Williams Energy Corporation
First Acquisition
ULC purchases and preserves Tennyson Center for Children in Northwest Denver, then sells the campus back to the school in 2011
Renaissance at North Colorado Station
ULC acquires Budget Motel in Northeast Park Hill, which is now 103 units of affordable housing in partnership with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH)
Habitat for Humanity Home Improvement
ULC provides bridge loan to support acquisition
Tramway Nonprofit Center
ULC acquires and rehabilitates the building in the Cole neighborhood to preserve affordable space for nonprofits and schools
Jody Apartments
ULC preserves 62 units of affordable housing along transit in partnership with NEWSED. ULC’s first CLT property
St. Andrew’s Lots
ULC land banks property until St. Andrew’s acquires downtown property for future affordable development
Stout Street Land
ULC acquires land in the Curtis Park neighborhood to support affordable townhome development
Dahlia Apartments
ULC preserves 36 units of permanently affordable housing in Northeast Park Hill
Holly Square
ULC acquires 2.5 acres in the heart of Northeast Park Hill. The property has since been developed into a thriving campus including a Boys & Girls Club
Garden Court Apartments
ULC land banks property at Yale Station, now 66 units of affordable housing
NEWSED Nonprofit Center
ULC provides loan to support refinancing of nonprofit building in Santa Fe Arts District
Transit Oriented Development Fund
ULC establishes the nation’s first $15 million TOD fund to support affordable housing in partnership with Enterprise, the City of Denver and local + national investors
Mile High Vista
ULC’s first master site development, includes the Corky Gonzales Library and 80 affordable units. Will include future affordable development on West Colfax
Santa Fe Ten
ULC preserves 16 affordable apartments, retail and warehouse space serving mission minded organizations
Evans Station Lofts
50 units of affordable housing in Overland Park, which are nationally recognized for exceptional design
Blake Street TOD
ULC land banks site in Cole/RiNo for high density development along transit to include 96 units of affordable housing as part of CLT
11th Avenue TOD
ULC land banks property in Villa Park neighborhood for future affordable development
Villas at Wadsworth Station
ULC preserves and invests over $2 million to rehab over 100 affordable units at a rail station in Lakewood
Curtis Park Nonprofit & Community Center
Nonprofit center provides affordable office space. Community center building sold to ECE provider after land was retained by ULC in their CLT
ArtWay North TOD
Phase I of development includes 156 affordable units. Future phases include affordable housing and nonprofit space in Northeast Park Hill
Sheridan Station West
Two parcels of land slated for development to include affordable housing at the W-line station. Phase I will include 133 units of permanently affordable housing as part of ULC’s CLT
Calvert Impact Capital
ULC partners with Calvert Impact Capital to establish $10M acquisition loan fund
Social Enterprise Foundry
Affordable warehouse preservation in Sun Valley, home to service-providing nonprofits
Yale Station
ULC acquires land as part of a property assemblage for future affordable housing development in University Park
Thriftway
ULC acquires and demolishes vacant building in Westwood with neighborhood support to construct pocket park for interim use. Future development dependent on community decision making process
Mountain View Nonprofit Tower
ULC preserves 7 story commercial building. Provides affordable nonprofit office space in Capitol Hill
New Legacy Charter School
ULC acquires and demolishes a vacant bowling alley in Aurora, and manages construction of high school for pregnant and parenting teens and early childhood education for their children
Sheridan II
Located adjacent to 11th Avenue TOD, ULC land banks for future affordable development
Race TOD
Through community engagement, Race is slated for multi-phase development to include affordable housing, community space and a health clinic
Metro Denver Impact Facility (MDIF)
ULC launches $50 million MDIF with FirstBank as the senior lender to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing and nonprofit facility space in the Denver region
Cole Train
ULC demolishes a vacant warehouse for the development of affordable housing in the Cole neighborhood
Elevation Community Land Trust (ECLT)
ULC incubates ECLT, a public/private partnership launched to create affordable home ownership opportunities in Colorado through a community land trust
Oxford Vista
ULC stewards 31 acre campus in Aurora for housing nonprofit programming and services
Harlan Nonprofit Center East
ULC’s first acquisition through MDIF. Home to Lutheran Family Services
South Platte Crossing
ULC acquires and preserves office space along a future transit corridor. ULC’s first acquisition in Commerce City
La Tela
Future development will include 92 units of permanently affordable for sale condos in Santa Fe Arts District
Holly Park
City of Westminster donates six acre parcel of land to ULC for the development of affordable for-sale townhomes
Westminster TOD I
ULC’s second acquisition in Westminster less than two blocks away from the Westminster Commuter Rail Station
Harlan Nonprofit Center West
ULC acquires nonprofit building adjacent to Harlan Nonprofit Center East. Home to Easterseals Colorado, a charitable organization.
Westminster TOD II
ULC acquires additional property in Westminster bringing total to 5.5 acres. Future development of affordable housing and community serving space
Denver
West Colfax Neighborhood
ULC purchased Mile High Vista in 2011 with the TOD Fund. As master developer, ULC partnered with Del Norte for the development of 80 affordable housing units and the City of Denver for the construction of the Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Public Library.
Denver
Cole Neighborhood
Urban Land Conservancy acquired the Tramway Nonprofit Center in 2007. Tramway is home to over 15 nonprofit organizations serving the Denver region. In 2017, ULC demolished Tramway’s vacant warehouse. The land, now known as Cole Train, is slated for the future development of affordable housing.
Denver
North Capitol Hill Neighborhood
ULC acquired the Mountain View Nonprofit Tower in August 2014 using the Calvert Foundation Facility Fund. Located one block from Colfax Avenue, the seven-story building sits strategically in central Denver and houses more than 15 nonprofit tenants who provide services to thousands of individuals and families each
Lakewood
Morse Park/Rural Acres Neighborhoods
In 2012, ULC made our first acquisition in Lakewood with the purchase of the Villas at Wadsworth Station and in 2018 completed over $2.3 million in building improvements. With support from the Colorado Division of Housing, this acquisition successfully preserved 100 units of permanently affordable housing along transit. The villas are located at the Wadsworth Light Rail Station on RTD’s W line.
Denver
Santa Fe Arts District
In 2011, ULC acquired Santa Fe Ten for $1.35 million using Denver’s Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Fund. ULC purchased this property as an affordable housing preservation in a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. The site includes 16 units of affordable apartments, over 7,400 square feet of retail space and a newly renovated warehouse to provide affordable rental property for mission minded organizations.
Denver
University Hills Neighborhood
In 2010, ULC acquired a 1.5 acre site for $1.3 million, using Denver’s TOD Fund. In 2016, ULC’s development partners completed construction of the Garden Court Apartments which include 66 units of affordable housing. The apartments are located at the Yale Light Rail Station along RTD’s E and F lines. To support true affordability along a major transit corridor, each apartment received an RTD EcoPass.
Aurora
Original Aurora
In 2014, ULC purchased a vacant bowling alley for $675,000, marking our first real estate investment in Original Aurora. Following the acquisition and demolition of the bowling alley, ULC the constructed a new 23,000 square foot school facility. Opened in 2014, New Legacy Charter School serves pregnant and parenting teens and their children. The school aims to empower students to create a legacy of education, quality parenting and personal success.
Denver
Curtis Park Neighborhood
ULC purchased the Curtis Park Community Center in 2012 with support from Denver’s Economic Development and Opportunity Office (DEDO). Family Star Montessori is housed within the center and provides early childhood education for more than 200 children in Denver each year.
Denver
Curtis Park Neighborhood
The Curtis Park Nonprofit Center sits adjacent to the Curtis Park Community Center. ULC acquired both buildings in 2012 through the support of Denver’s Economic Development and Opportunity Office (DEDO). The Center now houses five nonprofit organizations providing services to residents through the region.
Denver
Sun Valley Neighborhood
ULC acquired the 44,000 square foot warehouse in 2014 with the Calvert Facility Fund and with support from the Denver Economic Development and Opportunity Office (DEDO). The Foundry is home to three environmentally focused nonprofits including Blue Star Recyclers, Energy Resource Center and Mile High Youth Corps.
Renaissance Apartments at North Colorado Station
Denver
Clayton Neighborhood
ULC acquired a Budget Motel in 2006 for the future development of Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) affordable housing. In 2012, ULC sold the site to CCH, construction commenced on the 103 units of affordable housing with permanent supportive services later that year. The transit oriented development sits less than a quarter mile from RTD’s 40th and Colorado Station along the A Line Commuter Rail. Renaissance Apartments opened their doors in February 2016.
Denver
West Highland
Tennyson Center for Children (TCC) was ULC’s first real estate investment, a critical preservation of a school campus serving abused and neglected children for over 100 years. ULC sold the Center back to TCC in 2011 furthering ULC’s mission to preserve community assets in perpetuity.
Denver
University Hills
ULC acquired this property in 2014 at the Yale Light Rail Station to support additional development within the station area.
Denver
Villa Park Neighborhood
ULC acquired the Jody Apartments in 2007 as an affordable housing preservation in partnership with NEWSED. The 62 affordable apartments sit adjacent to the Sheridan Light Rail Station on RTD’s W Line. NEWSED owns and operates the apartments, while ULC owns the land through a 99 year land lease. This guarantees long term affordability for future generations.
Denver
Northeast Park Hill
ULC acquired the Dahlia Apartments in 2009, the first acquisition made with the Denver TOD Fund. The property consists of six buildings with a total of 36, two bedroom affordable apartments.
Denver
Villa Park Neighborhood
Sheridan East consists of two properties acquired by ULC in 2012 and 2015, both through the TOD Fund. This future master site development will include affordable housing plus community serving/commercial space. The site is located adjacent to the Sheridan Light Rail Station on RTD’s W Line.
Habitat for Humanity Denver Home Improvement Outlet
Denver
Baker
In 2008 ULC provided a short term below market bridge loan to Habitat for Humanity to support their Home Improvement Outlet.
NEWSED Multi-Tenant Non-Profit Center
Denver
Santa Fe Arts District
In 2009, ULC provided a Program Related Investment to NEWSED to purchase a building in the Santa Fe Arts District. NEWSED sold the building and repaid their loan in 2016.
Denver
North Capitol Hill Neighborhood
ULC in partnership with St. Andrew’s Church, land banked two parking lots surrounding the church. In 2017 ULC sold ownership of these lots to St. Andrew’s Church to support their vision of an affordable housing development in downtown Denver.
Denver
Curtis Park Neighborhood
ULC acquired this site with a focus on affordable town home construction. Due to prohibitive zoning, the development was unable to move forward and ULC sold the land in 2015.