includes custom-made fixtures from Lalique Interior Design Studio in Paris and Sherle Wagner International in New York A penthouse in Cherry Creek has listed for $21 million — a price point that would top Denver records for the sale of not only a condominium The nearly 7,000-square-foot condo at 100 Detroit St. Jimmy Lustig is the founder and CEO of United Capital Management which features a 1,200-square-foot balcony The couple spent three years completing the unit according to listing agent Casey Karsh Perry with Compass It also boasts a glass sculpture by artist Dale Chihuly A mahogany-paneled office could become another bedroom The 1,230-square-foot deck includes a fireplace To set the list price, Perry said she factored in the planned Waldorf Astoria-branded condominium project, which is scheduled to break ground later this year in Cherry Creek and is expected to be completed by 2027 The units in that building will be smaller than the Lustigs’ penthouse “It offers tons of privacy and tons of safety,” Perry said “Cherry Creek North is a very unique area.” The Lustigs plan to downsize to a smaller property in the Denver area The couple also run the Lustig Family Foundation The penthouse boasts a glass sculpture by artist Dale Chihuly Denver’s most expensive home sale was a 9,500-square-foot Polo Club house, which sold for $17.7 million in 2022. (The buyer later paid $10.5 million for an adjacent home as well.) The most expensive condo sale in Denver was the $16 million sale in 2020 of one of two penthouses at the 45-story Four Seasons tower downtown. The record condo sale in Cherry Creek was a nearly 11,000-square-foot unit at 100 Detroit St. that fetched $9.3 million in 2023 That unit was initially listed for $12.9 million The record home sale in the broader Denver metropolitan area was quarterback Russell Wilson’s $25 million buy of a Cherry Hills Village mansion in 2022 Sara covers residential real estate for BusinessDen The Fort Collins Coloradoan and The Des Moines Register © 2025 BusinessDen - All Rights Reserved Update your browser to view this website correctly. Update my browser now × like school or work – has many benefits It’s no surprise that reading increases comprehension and vocabulary children learn 4,000 to 12,000 new words every year through reading Research has also shown that reading can increase empathy Back to What's Happening District Map Contact Us With the otherwise forgettable 1966 game already decided in our favor Sheridan Pablos Manager Bob Butcher sent 15-year-old me to the plate against veteran Cherry Creek right-hander Joe Pagett and sent it down the left field line and chugged safely into second base That’s when I heard it from our bench The loud voice was directed at my manager and said Cherry Creek ace Pagett was familiar to the Pablos As Sheridan Pablos outfielder Pat Parisi recently reminded me Bonaventure basketball legend) made a few appearances with the Pablos He launched one over the swing set in downtown Cherry Creek off of Joe Pagett.” That swing set was probably a good 400 feet away He and a couple other major league scouts were in attendance to watch a recent high school grad and budding Pablos star later traded in the old American Basketball Association for Julius “Dr was a junior-to-be at Silver Creek High School drafting his older teammate was sadly abandoned by the scouts I hitched rides to and from games with various teammates If the team decided to stop and drain a few cold brews Soft drinks only for the “new kid.” I eventually became legal after playing one GBL season for my dad’s American Legion team A major health scare sidelined me for a few weeks in the spring of 1969 but I eventually caught on with the Brocton GBL team I was the youngest player on the team once again I played a couple of infield positions and was the team’s lone stolen base threat I went the whole season without being caught stealing my JFK Pool co-worker Bob Fafinski and I dreamed of creating a new GBL team Bob went before the club’s board of directors and convinced them to back our costly start-up venture I spent a decade with the Falcons before retiring after our first GBL-County League Playoff Championship win When my buddy Bobby joined the Armed Services I inherited the team’s leadership role as manager I would attend GBL organizational meetings at Walt’s Sporting Goods store on Third Street in Dunkirk where the St Mary’s Church parking lot sits today then GBL President Pete Criscione announced he was resigning He immediately nominated me for the presidency citing my sports editor’s role with the EVENING OBSERVER There was a quick second to the nomination adopting new designated hitter rules and various unfounded umpire complaints after a veteran player mistakenly believed he was being mocked and decked a smiling umpire during an argument the offending player was suspended for a year and a day Perhaps the thorniest decision I made as president came during playoffs one year The Falcons and host Cherry Creek battled through extra innings in a Saturday semifinal matchup It became too dark to continue and we had a big problem The winner would meet the Dunkirk-Fredonia Rookies at 1 p.m Cherry Creek Manager Sam Condon wanted our game to resume at noon in Cherry Creek with the winning team sticking around and facing the Rookies It was my position that because of time restraints I wouldn’t be able to find and send umpires to Cherry Creek Sam did not want to give up home-field advantage He changed his mind only after I told him the Falcons would pay for both umpires Cherry Creek ended up beating us in one extra inning in Dunkirk and moved on to the finals we lost a playoff game at home and the club paid the umps $40 for less than an inning’s worth of work I didn’t say all of my GBL memories were happy ones best or worst memory of the Grape Belt League Drop me a line at mandpp@hotmail.com and let’s reminisce Bill Hammond is a former EVENING OBSERVER sports editor SINCLAIRVILLE — Austin Duliba scored 16 points and Luke McKnatt added 10 as Fredonia beat Cassadaga Valley 52-28 .. NORTH COLLINS — Madison Ford went 3 for 4 with a double CASSADAGA — Behind a 1-under 34 from Evan Maloney Jamestown raised its record to 16-0 overall and 13-0 in the .. Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of New York | https://www.observertoday.com | PO Box 391 cleaner and generally more pleasant to live and work in Raising property taxes might be the solution Denver City Council member Amanda Sawyer’s office is exploring the potential of creating a self-taxing General Improvement District in the Cherry Creek neighborhood.  The conversations originate from a 2024 community needs assessment for the neighborhood Results from that survey outlined a desire for several local improvements to the neighborhood But Sawyer’s office said those hyperlocal changes are unlikely to be paid for by the city. Additionally, a 2012 area plan for the neighborhood recommended the creation of the special district.  Sawyer thinks a General Improvement District could fund improvements are self-funded entities that collect revenue through raised property taxes within a specific boundary.  a majority of people within the proposed boundary of the special district must vote to form one Both renters and property owners are given separate ballots during an election to vote on a GID.  The taxes are collected from property owners within the GID’s boundaries. In the case of Cherry Creek’s potential GID, both commercial and residential properties within the area’s borders will be represented by the GID. Businesses already taxed by the existing Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District won’t be represented by the potential GID.  a consultant who was hired by Sawyer’s office to facilitate the GID discussions said the exact amount of taxes collected by a GID depends on the area.  That amount would be determined during a later phase of GID formation shortly before the official proposal is presented to the city.  the GID has mostly free rein to fund additional improvements within its borders For example, the Ballpark District’s GID — the newest one in the city — funded a new private team that tackles “crime and cleanliness” near Coors Field Giellis has carved out a niche for herself by helping form GIDs and their similar counterparts In Denver, most neighborhoods have opted to form Business Improvement Districts While there are only five official GIDs in Denver but increased property taxes are only applied to commercial real estate owners.  Giellis has been getting more inquiries around forming GIDs a pattern she’s attributing to the changing cityscape.  “You've now got residential buildings or mixed use with commercial on the ground floor and residential above,” Giellis said “And that's going to be the trend going forward So I think that's why you see the GIDs or hear about the GIDs now becoming a more popular tool.” If there’s enough interest in forming a Cherry Creek GID the goal is to bring the proposal forward to the 2026 November election.  Giellis is also helping bring a GID to a long strip of South Broadway between 6th Avenue and Ohio Avenue. A proposal to form that special district is expected to go to a ballot for eligible residents in November.  You power Denverite!If you love what we do, donate today to support our essential and delightful local news. FORT COLLINS - Everything went wrong for Cherry Creek Although the Bruins beat Legend 13-10 in the 5A CHSAA State Championship game The Titans were able to jump out to a quick 10-0 lead in the first half behind an early first quarter field goal and a 33-yard toss from Nick Farley to Ryken Banks for six Things got worse for the Bruins when running back Jayden Fox went down with an ankle injury late in the second quarter We had some things go not our way in the first half and I told the guys ‘we have committed to playing 48 minutes “We went this far and I just couldn’t stop until the game was over.” Fox’s grit and determination provided inspiration for his team who finished the game with 102 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries Cromwell’s effort earned him the title as the National Football Foundation Player of the Game While certainly no one thought a freshman would be the most valuable player of the game prior to kickoff “Me and my dad have been waking up at four o’clock in the morning and working on things I need to work on,” Cromwell said getting stronger so I could prepare for moments like this when my name is called.” leading Cherry Creek to five State Championships over the past seven years While the feeling of victory never gets old each squad he’s coached has had their nuances “I think the thing that stands out the most about this team — this was a really close team,” Logan said … I think that and this team was resilient We were tied in the fourth quarter against Pine Creek “We were down on the road against Skyridge We had a five-point lead and had to have a drive late in the game against Highland Park to win that game We’ve been in these situations before and I was just proud that the resiliency of these kids came to the forefront.”  Part of that familial feeling about this team showed itself in the backfield Saturday night “Jayden’s a big brother for me,” Cromwell said I try to put what he’s doing into my game because he runs well.” The ground attack became an anchor for a Cherry Creek ship that desperately needed to be settled After Cherry Creek's first touchdown of the game in the third quarter giving Legend the ball back deep in its own territory On the ensuing drive Legend’s Brody Shuss sacked Brady Vodicka forcing the Bruins to punt again This time it was Cherry Creek who was able to turn the ball over Vodicka threw up a 50/50 ball to Jeremiah Hoffman who came down with a spectacular toe-tapping grab Nine yards later Fox punched it into the endzone in what would end up being the final points of the game “Both teams had big turnovers,” Logan said “And I think it probably aged Legend coach Monte Thelen and me hard fought game and I’m just really pleased that we were able to hang in there and find a way to win this game.” Funding for school districts in Colorado is based on a complex formula that relies on a range of factors to determine how much money each district receives for its students Learn about Cherry Creek Schools’ budget and its state and local funding with the video below (February 2025) CCSD’s total annual operating budget was $733 million more than 90% goes to people by way of salaries and benefits and more than 83% is spent on direct classroom instruction for students Less than 3% of the total operating budget is spent on administration which includes principals and assistant principals To learn answers to frequently asked questions about school funding issues Funding for school districts across Colorado including the Cherry Creek School District is determined by the 1994 School Finance Act (“Total Program” and “Per Pupil Funding”) Does an increase in property taxes mean more money for schools The funding is a mix of State and Local sources rising property taxes) does NOT provide schools with more money the School Finance Act does NOT provide any funding for facilities or capital construction needs of schools The only way CCSD receives additional funding for capital construction needs or operating expenses like teacher pay is by voter-approved measures such as Bonds and Mill Levy Overrides Note: Local Share refers to School Finance Act funding only and Operating is not inclusive of Mill Levy Overrides which are tied to inflation and account for approximately $2700 per pupil This year is the first time that state lawmakers have funded the School Finance Act since 2009 The Budget Stabilization Factor (BS Factor) was created in 2010 due to the fiscal challenges facing the state The new factor was and is a state budget tool that proportionately reduces the amount of total funding for each school district Colorado school districts have been negatively impacted by the BS factor forcing districts to cut budgets and continue to make staffing reductions and $11 billion from school districts across the state This is welcome news; however it only brings funding to 1989 levels and does not make up for the significant cuts that CCSD and school districts across Colorado have faced Colorado continues to fall behind other states in terms of funding for K-12 education, trailing the national average by $2,000 to $2,500 per student per year Colorado ranks in the bottom third of states for K-12 education funding Colorado voters approved the legal sale of marijuana to adults 21 and older with a portion of the tax revenue going to education The amount of tax revenue that comes from marijuana sales is minimal – around 1% of the state’s total education budget – and is directed to a variety of programs The first $40 million generated each fiscal year from retail marijuana excise tax credits the Colorado Capital Construction Assistance Fund Marijuana tax revenue is just one of four funding sources for the Fund the total of which is only a fraction of what is needed to repair maintain and construct Colorado’s public schools The money is awarded through the BEST (Building Excellent Schools Today) grant program which prioritizes health safety and security issues such as asbestos removal BEST grants are competitive and often must be supplemented with local district matching funds CCSD has not received any BEST grant funding This information was pulled from the Colorado Department of Education website. For more information, visit https://www.cde.state.co.us/communications/2021marijuanarevenue 5A State Girls Team Tennis: Creek to the final four You can see the 5A team bracket here. You can see all the teams and regions here. 5A Boys Volleyball: Eaglecrest takes 2nd in the Centennial Challenge The Eaglecrest boys volleyball team advanced to the finals of the Centennial League Challenge last week shutting out both Cherry Creek and Grandview by 3-sets-to-none final scores the Raptors took on top-seeded Littleton Public Schools at Heritage High School Eaglecrest was competitive but fell three sets (23-25) (16-23) (22-25) to none to LPS to finish second overall in the Centennial League The Raptors are 19-3 (8-1 in the Centennial) and will complete the regular season on the road at 19-2 Mountain Vista on Monday Regional seeding and brackets will be released by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) on April 30 Eight regional winners will qualify for the State Championships which will be held May 8-10 at Trojan Arena on the campus of Fountain-Fort Carson High School in Colorado Springs Back to CCSD News Cherry Creek Schools hosts Donation Drives to support our school-based food and resource pantries Monetary Donation:  Monetary donations are accepted through RevTrak, and will be used to purchase items that are needed in the resource pantries but haven't been received in the donation drive.  Monetary Donation     Amazon Wishlist:  Items can be selected from this list and shipped directly to the Office of Student Health for distribution to resource pantries across the district.  Amazon Wishlist Every grade from Kindergarten through 10th showed improvement on the Star interim assessment from fall to winter “sense of belonging” increased 10 percentage points from fall to spring for 6-12 graders CCSD has eliminated disproportionality in special education identification across all racial categories and for all disability categories according to Colorado Department of Education data As part of the district’s focus on the CCSD Strategic Plan Eastridge has earned the HIGHEST academic rating from the Colorado Department of Education This rating is determined by Eastridge’s academic achievement and growth and is a testament to the hard work and dedication of staff As part of the Strategic Plan’s focus on Health & Wellbeing Independence Elementary stands out as a true model for its commitment to nurturing and prioritizing student and staff wellbeing Thanks to the hard work and dedication of staff Independence Elementary was named by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation as one of the healthiest schools in America Independence has focused on growing social emotional learning opportunities strengthened family and community engagement As part of the district’s focus on Disproportionality Prairie staff has made remarkable progress in creating a more equitable and supportive environment for all students By drastically reducing disciplinary actions and expulsions they are leading the way in positive change Big shoutout to Creekside Elementary for being a school where every student has a trusted adult to turn to As part of the district’s focus on Literacy Creekside is leading the way in supporting the whole wellbeing of every child As part of Cherry Creek School District’s strategic focus on Literacy SHHS has exceeded the literacy benchmark decreasing their number of students on read plans by 17%—earning a prestigious banner to showcase this incredible accomplishment Horizon Community Middle School has earned the HIGHEST academic rating from the Colorado Department of Education This remarkable achievement is a testament to the value of student voice the hard work and dedication of the amazing staff Denverite first reported on the proposal earlier this week, when the Cherry Creek School District uploaded documents detailing the proposal to its public agenda.  The agreed-upon deal would establish permanent training facilities and office space for the unnamed NWSL team on land owned by the city of Centennial. The school district is helping finance the deal, as some of the facilities will be available to students. The team is planning the following projects in Centennial: The district will contribute $15 million from its voter-approved 2024 bond measure to build the training fields and share-use fields, while the team would contribute money for design, construction and other development costs. The district has extra bond money available due to strong demand for the debt it issued, according to the board documents. The district and the team would split the design, construction and development costs for the stadium, which is estimated to cost $20-25 million. Some of the training fields that students from the school district can use for non-tackle sports, like soccer, lacrosse and field hockey.  After the NWSL team moves into its permanent location in Denver’s Baker neighborhood in 2028, the temporary stadium may be reconfigured by the district. The NWSL team will also donate $100,000 to the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation. Additionally, the district will receive 500 free tickets per season. The team will also donate merchandise and equipment for district fundraising events, and it will make staff and players available for student opportunities. “Today marks an exciting new chapter for CCSD and the start of a long-term partnership that opens doors to life-changing opportunities for students,” district superintendent Christopher Smith said in a statement.  The team and the city of Centennial are expected to make a formal announcement about the deal Thursday morning at the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus. In the half century since Smoky Hill High School opened its doors It was named a National Blue Ribbon School and selected as one of the top high schools in America by both Newsweek and the Washington Post Smoky Hill was honored as the 2025 Chaka Sutton Unified School of the Year for Colorado and will be inducted into the Special Olympics Colorado Hall of Fame during a ceremony later this fall But more important than the accolades Smoky has garnered is the outstanding education and strong community it has provided for generations of students “I remember Smoky being a space of incredible enthusiasm and connection,” said 2014 graduate Lindsay Paricio-Moreau the strength of the Theater and IB (International Baccalaureate) communities especially made an impact on my life.” Smoky Hill is known for the excellence of its academic programs it offers both Honors and Advanced Placement courses including AP Capstone (Seminar and Research) courses Smoky is also an International Baccalaureate School and offers the prestigious IB Diploma Program students can take more than 20 Career & Technical Education courses at Smoky Hill with more offered at the state-of-the-art Cherry Creek Innovation Campus Students can also earn college credits before they graduate All classes at Smoky Hill are taught by exceptional educators who make a long-lasting impact on their students “My teachers cared about my education I still keep in touch with some of them,” said 1987 graduate Adrian Miller He believes his time at Smoky Hill helped prepare him for his pathway of purpose as a lawyer and historian who has authored several books examining the culinary traditions of African Americans across the U.S the first female play-by-play announcer in Major League Baseball; Bowen Yang and primetime Emmy Award recipient for his work on Saturday Night Live (SNL); Stephanie Murphy Director of Capstone Programming for Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain; and Paricio-Moreau and her brother both recipients of the prestigious Boettcher Scholarship and now teachers in the Cherry Creek School District many of those alums participated in the school’s rich array of cocurricular clubs Miller said participating in Speech and Debate helped put him on a trajectory to attend Stanford while the Paricio siblings have fond memories of both the friendships they forged and the skills their learned in athletics and performing arts Smoky Hill was the Cherry Creek School District’s second high school Its first students attended classes at what was then the new Laredo Middle School during the 1974-75 school year while construction on the high school building was completed which followed the historic Smoky Hill Trail so having a buffalo as a mascot seemed appropriate Buffalo pride and school spirit grew and grew “I have still never attended pep assemblies with as much pep and energy!” recalled Paricio-Moreau That’s evident in the school’s annual lip dub, a wildly popular production that involves hundreds of students every year. You can watch the 2024 version here. With five decades of Smoky Hill success to support them and future SHHS students and families are looking ahead The coming years will bring continued excellence and innovation as well as the first phase of improvements to the Smoky/Laredo campus The Buffalo Way – Pride in the Present Success in the Future – holds ever true “I may teach at Cherry Creek High School now but Smoky will always hold a big piece of my heart,” Paricio-Moreau said “I’m so grateful to have been able to go to a public school like Smoky Hill,” he said Congratulations to Smoky Hill High School on its first 50 years Jet HomeLoans, the mortgage arm of publicly traded homebuilder Dream Finders Homes, has acquired Cherry Creek Mortgage LLC. The deal, which closed on March 4, should provide Jet HomeLoans with greater secondary execution it can use to help homebuyers with affordability Cherry Creek’s salesforce was acquired by Guild Mortgage in March 2023, but its securitization and servicing platforms were not included in that transaction. The seller of the securitization and servicing platforms was listed as Cherry Creek Holdings Financial terms of the deal were not revealed “Cherry Creek is a Freddie- and Ginnie-approved lender and we are excited to take advantage of those vehicles,” Kelley Hailstone “It’s a strategic move on our part to obtain that better execution Our intention is to provide better affordability to our customers who are buying Dream Finders homes and pass that along as more competitive offerings for consumers.” Eight staffers from Cherry Creek will be moving over to Jet as part of the transaction Like many large homebuilders, Dream Finders has used temporary and permanent mortgage buydowns to attract homebuyers Jet HomeLoans is planning to expand once approvals with the agencies come through and enable the lender to be a direct seller Hailstone said Jet HomeLoans is “very open to partnerships with other lenders” that are looking for correspondent partners Jet HomeLoans was advised on the transaction by Sterling Point Advisors The announcement caps a busy two weeks of mergers and acquisitions in the mortgage space Community bank Bank7 acquired a small Oklahoma independent mortgage bank last week. Earlier this week, Union Home Mortgage announced the acquisition of NRL Mortgage and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Fed has adjusted its inflation targets primarily in response to the trade war and the anticipated shortages if agreements aren’t reached Don't have an account? Please Sign Up GIVE BIG FOR TRAILS AND CONSERVATION \u2022 6 PM ON MAY 1 TO 6 PM ON MAY 2 expanding your route from just a short loop to a longer walk The trail can be muddy in the fall and spring The parking lot is off Frontage Road between 7th Avenue and Reeves Road The area is home to a wide variety of water birds The parking lot has a public restroom and there are benches along the trail Trails at Cherry River are gravel and natural surface trails that are up to 24 inches in width No dedicated accessible spaces are available in the dirt parking lot Cherry River Fishing Access Site (FAS) was purchased in 1992 from a conservation-minded resident who wanted to preserve open recreation areas and wildlife habitat along the East Gallatin River Wildlife & Parks (FWP) developed two large ponds using the natural warm spring that flows through the property and planted the furrowed ground with a beneficial seed mix including birds-foot tree foil This area is heavily used by a large variety of waterfowl who fish the river and enjoy the nature trail looping around the two ponds and Parks since 2000 to help manage the gravel trails and install numerous benches throughout the site PHONE: 406-587-8404EMAIL: info@gvlt.org Land Conservation Job Opportunities Contribute Now When Aanya Shah was an eighth grader at Campus Middle School she joined the Young Business Leaders Club and learned about entrepreneurship and the American enterprise system from students who were members of the Future Business Leaders of America chapter at Cherry Creek High School “They were all super-nice and super-great at public speaking and that really inspired me because I used to be very shy and very quiet,” recalled Shah who is now a sophomore at Cherry Creek High School “It had a huge impact on me and helped me become a much more confident person and a better speaker.” Shah is now one of six Young Business Leaders from the 326-member Future Business Leaders of America chapter they meet with students from Campus and West Middle School to share their love and knowledge of all things business “We’ve taught them how to create logos and the significance of color theory how to participate in the workforce,” junior Sydney Datillo said The high school students try to make the meetings fun as well as educational and plan activities that are both useful and relate to the middle schoolers’ interests “The hardest thing is trying to understand what they like and what they’re interested in,” Cherry Creek High School freshman Erica Choi said “We want them to be happy while they’re learning.” That was clearly the case during the Campus YBL meeting on Feb After learning about social media marketing and influencers at a previous meeting club members had to present a campaign to sell t-shirts connected to popular celebrities There was lots of laughter and applause as students touted the worth of their celebrity wear After presenting his line of Billie Eilish shirts eighth grader Arnav Rohilla explained why he’s been a club member for two years “The prospect of creating my own business is so intriguing to me and they’ve taught me so much,” Rohilla said “YBL really helps me dive in and find out if I really want to do finance and it’s really made me love business and love all the different aspects of it,” added Kavya Alakappan “I’ve learned about different ways of marketing and what businesses do to attract different audiences.” The Cherry Creek High School students say being YBL leaders is very rewarding “My favorite part of working with the middle schoolers has been seeing everybody’s personality shine through,” freshman Arihant Gupta said helping to educate and inspire middle school students is only aspect of being involved in FBLA Club members meet monthly to hear from guest speakers and take deeper dives into business topics and Agribusiness to Securities & Investments fellow freshman and YBL leader Nika Gridharan competed in the Colorado State FBLA competition after earning first place at their district competition in the Visual Design event with their presentation and 3-D model of a farmer’s market stand “My event is Intro to Business Presentations and we’re trying to create financial tips for teenagers He took fourth place and also competed at state Being a member of the Cherry Creek High School Future Business Leaders of America chapter and leading the Young Business Leaders club who is the Future Business Leaders of America director of youth education “In business we learn the importance of connection,” she said middle school students have found their own place to be passionate about business together a community that I never had in sixth grade when I was selling homemade stickers out of my backpack,” Gragus continued “I have been inspired by the ambition of these students which is well beyond the ambition of some adults!” You must be logged in to post a comment The Den—a unique new destination for home design—is officially now open in Cherry Creek North From quality furniture to decorative accents The Den is where local Denver craftsmanship meets global design inspiring you to create a space that is unique and refined Created by Michael Saavedra and Gary Abeyta The Den collection reflects an eclectic mix of timeless and one-of-a-kind pieces from modern traditional furnishings to curated vintage finds the décor selection at The Den is thoughtfully curated to add personality and warmth to any room Explore The Den’s collection of decorative pieces – from artful wall hangings to hand-poured candles cozy throws and locally made artisan ceramics “Home décor has the power to transform a house into a haven,” said Abeyta “By thoughtfully curating pieces that reflect our personality and style From collaboration with Colorado artisans – including Emilia Ealon and Lynda Ladwig – to partnerships with designers from around the world to highlight global trends The Den carries an ever-evolving collection of pieces.  “We believe in the 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The recently announced Cherry Lane looks to capitalize on the submarket’s strong fundamentals leasing trends and customer base with the introduction of new retailers to the market Opus has broken ground on Catalyst Industrial a new 188,054-square-foot Class A speculative industrial development on 14.26 acres located at 15030 E Each year during National Preservation Month Historic Denver opens the doors for the public to nominate the people and projects admin April 17, 20252025 Incidents, April 2025, Home On April 17th, 2025 around 16:00 Denver Fire Department responded to a MVA with parties trapped at Cherry Creek Dr One party was extricated and transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries Additional information provided by Denver Fire Department Denver Health Paramedics & Denver Police Department The crash occurred in the early morning hours of August 21st last year Jeff Sussman’s gas station business went up in flames last year he rolled over in bed and checked his phone to see a string of missed calls and texts from employees knocked it into the station and started a fire,” one employee told him and my responses were something along the lines of: ‘holy s***,” Sussman recalls on the border of Cherry Creek and Country Club One of his employees changed the property’s sign to read “Crispy at edges Sussman submitted plans to Denver to reconstruct the three-pump Conoco station last month “But we’ve operated pretty conservatively We could take a hit and work our way through the insurance process.” Sussman stands in front of his damaged gas station To the right is all that remains of the pump hit by the driver Gas stations typically have a failsafe installed that shuts off the flow of gas to the pump if it’s hit the driver was going so fast that the impact pushed the pump into the building and ignited what little gasoline was inside of it at the time The damages extend “well into the seven figures,” Sussman said The cost of the renovations and repairs are still being determined was charged with careless driving and driving under the influence after failing a field sobriety test on the scene records obtained from the District Attorney’s office show The business used to house two bays for servicing things like brakes But Sussman wants to replace that with a 1,300-square-foot retail building believing the convenience store will bring in more money per square foot than the automotive services “It’s hard sometimes to pre-order enough parts you don’t just have a big parts inventory … it’s a slower volume than C-store customers that come in and buy a couple Red Bulls and a beef jerky,” Sussman said He added that inflation and rising labor costs have also put the squeeze on him prompting a rethinking of the business model at 6th and York His family has owned the station there for roughly 35 years “Most of what you guys have printed about restaurants landscape — anything that relies on labor — has gone up dramatically.” There’s no firm timeline in place for rebuilding but Sussman said it will be up “as soon as we can,” pending Denver’s permit review process he has placed the roughly five employees that worked there in other gas stations he owns around town “I had a bunch of outsiders say we ought to just bulldoze it and start all the way over And between all the assessments of the damage and it looks like there’s an opportunity to effectively remodel it,” he said Sussman owns 10 gas stations alongside his father Meyer through their company G&S Oil Products That business has been around in Denver for roughly 40 years His dad has been in the industry since the 1960s when he bought a gas station at 14th Avenue and Peoria Street that he worked at while attending the University of Denver grew up in Greenwood Village and went to the University of Colorado Boulder This isn’t the first time someone has hit one of Sussman’s properties. Earlier last year, a driver in a Dodge Challenger crashed into a pump at his Centennial location The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said the incident cost the gas station $30,000 in damage he had someone crash into a shopping center he owned in Parker “I don’t know why they always hit gas pumps,” he quipped but we are excited about the opportunity to put a much better asset a much better service to this whole area.” This story is for our paid subscribers only Please become one of the thousands of BusinessDen members today Renew now by choosing a subscription below ALL MEMBERSHIPS RENEW AUTOMATICALLY. 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"Free tenant parking is not a benefit widely offered at other businesses in the Cherry Creek neighborhood other than those retailers who choose to pay for their employee's parking many of those spaces are significantly more per month." Employees still want to know why they have to pay now "I think the biggest thing for me is the lack of communication from the mall Why are we making it difficult for part time It's a challenge to staff our stores already," Southerland said Denver7 also reached out to the company that owns the mall The transparency is missing," Southerland said It's hard to keep staff with quality of life right now so adding in an additional layer of cost to an employee just to be able to come to work is going to keep them away." Denver7 is committed to making a difference in our community by standing up for what's right lending a helping hand and following through on promises by | Mar 28, 2025 | Main Articles Inside Gables Vista where bullet holes ripped through the lobby where rent prices average $2,000 per month has garnered much criticism from its residents it only took the property five years to rack up a myriad of safety and habitability concerns she described the building as being very safe things have changed and not for the better The first incidence of note she remembers took place in November 2023 with a drive-by shooting in front of the property she had heard about cars getting broken into at the property over the last year and the concierge’s car stolen in 2024 from the guest parking lot she said she felt like the management team wasn’t being proactive enough in preventing these crimes But the most recent drive-by shooting on June 29 frightened her the most when multiple shots were fired into the lobby and ricocheted into a fourth-floor apartment the ­family member of another resident had invited people into the building for a party who were identified as aggressive and harassing other residents — despite the property’s policy of only two guests per resident at the pool and other public amenities spaces the party crew continued out front harassing others and then that’s when roughly 20 shots were fired into the building The bullet holes shot into the building were left without repair for months and communication from management about the incident lacked empathy and any real concern for their safety according to residents Despite safety concerns and expressed needs for additional security she says management never implemented any additional safety enhancements like 24/7 security even though management claimed an increase in patrol which she never witnessed the property experienced a slew of maintenance issues including a carbon monoxide leak with little to no communicat Interior damage at Gables Vista residents were forced to live amongst for days a gas leak and building-wide gas shut down leaving residents with no access to hot water or gas ranges for several days and failed pipe repairs that caused two floods in the building’s 4th floor and 3rd floor parking garage which prompted some residents to call the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Beyond our interview with this particular resident a simple search on Google for Gables Vista reveals numerous one-star Google reviews from residents who have plenty to say about living conditions at this property Some include: “Want bullet holes in your lobby doors for 3 months Broken elevators and hot tubs that take 1-2 months to fix This was all in the last 6 months — been here for 3+ years and Gables Vista has become unlivable Don’t recommend to anyone and will be leaving as soon as we can,” said Max Carlson from Google Reviews New staff every week because they’re tired of tenants complaining about all of the things wrong with the building multiple water pipe leaks (not even winter) and the only hot tub has been down for a total of 4 months they force you to pay to break your lease.” 4th floor flood at Gables Vista that left residents in peril for days “DO NOT move in here,” each coupled with photos and videos of tenants walking through inches of water from the flooding on the 4th floor The living conditions at Gables Vista got so bad that she reached out to the building inspector with the City and County of Denver and the office of councilwoman Amanda Sawyer explaining their concern for safety and habitability issues Also trying to understand their legal rights as renters she sought out information from the Colorado Poverty Project Providing insight into the Warranty of Habitability if a tenant finds their residential premises uninhabitable due to a condition and the landlord doesn’t respond within the specified timeframes (14 days for regular issues it’s presumed the landlord breached the lease it’s up to the landlord to prove otherwise.” if a condition seriously affects the tenant’s life the landlord must offer alternative housing at the request of the tenant and at no cost to the tenant within 24 hours from that request This housing should be like the tenant’s current place (including the same number of beds as the uninhabitable unit) and within 5 miles of the uninhabitable unit The landlord is responsible for paying reasonable costs and a per diem for expenses that the tenant needs to pay to relocate to the alternative housing If the alternative housing is needed for more than 48 hours the landlord must either provide a kitchen setup or offer a daily allowance for m Building windows at Gables Vista sat unfixed for months after the shooting in June 2024 Residents say they received an email from management offering to reimburse for a day at Colorado Athletic Club to shower when water had been shut off for 12 hours due to a pipe repair with no indication of when the water would be turned back on residents were sent emails stating they would not be put up into hotel rooms or reimbursed for food or other needs it appears on a few occasions that Gables Vista failed its tenants residents also learned the lease had been recently revised to not include a lease-break option a $100 lease change fee was added as well as an extra charge for maintenance One resident even reported her checking account information was removed from the pay platform leaving her with only debit or credit options All of this has left current residents wondering “What’s next?” The 12-story property holds around 250 units and is owned and operated under Gables Residential When asked how Gables Vista management was handling these issues By Edward J. Pinto | Arthur Gailes | Amanda Dial | Andrew Crouch Summary:Cherry Creek provides a natural experiment as to the supply addition and tax revenue benefits of the Livable Urban Village (LUV) approach If Denver were to enact the LUV Core and LTD Adjacent approach throughout the city LUV would support homeownership and strengthen Denver’s middle class Compared to plans promoting subsidized and price-controlled housing while saving the city one billion dollars in subsidies over 10 years Read the full case study here. High school students from across the district give feedback to the CCSD Board of Education on issues facing the student community Eagle Crest High School senior and committee member Alex Jones said its important for lawmakers to know who they’re impacting when they vote that's directly impacting the future of our world,” Jones said At the beginning of the legislative session Governor Jared Polis proposed a change to the method for counting students that some education leaders worried would lead to a $150 million dollar cut to education lawmakers drafted a new proposal that creates a more gradual transition to a single-year student count the Governor's office said "it's proposal increases education funding by $138 million in a rough budget year." The Superintendent Advisory Council provides opportunities for students to gain real-world experience Students involved in the council also take part in summer leadership programs that taught critical skills for success in real-world work environments Located in Denver’s Cherry Creek North at 255 Fillmore St., Front Range Capital’s office is all about sophistication and functionality. Taurus Builders completed the 12,739-square-foot buildout on the top floor of the newly constructed office building delivering a space that blends high-end design with state-of-the-arttechnology Designed by 4240 Architecture and Ronnberg Associates the office features a mix of open collaboration areas and private workspaces complete with a sleek bar and gas fireplace serves as a focal point for hosting clients and team gatherings Multiple breakout and lounge areas encourage collaboration and informal meetings while spacious private offices provide space for focused work The office is enhanced by an outdoor patio that offers views of the Front Range creating an inspiring backdrop for both work and connection Carefully coordinating between design teams and other project partners Taurus Builders navigated the logistics of a top-floor build-out and effectively managed long lead times for high-end finishes and technology components to achieve on-time delivery The result is a refined and highly functional office space that fosters productivity while offering an elevated workplace experience Developed by BMC Investments Front Range Capital’s new office speaks to growing demand in Denver for comfort and sophistication in one of the city’s most sought-after sub-markets FrontRange Capital Partners is a real estate private equity firm specializing in strategic partnerships with leading middle-market real estate companies The long-vacant Sears building in Cherry Creek will soon be torn down to clear the way for Cherry Lane a major mixed-use redevelopment in the popular Cherry Creek North area a familiar Cherry Creek landmark that has been empty since about 2015 will be demolished along with the Crate & Barrel building starting this month to make way for Cherry Lane’s initial phase is led by a partnership of Denver-based BMC Investments and global investment giant Invesco Real Estate which have secured financing from Bank OZK “This first phase of Cherry Lane marks the beginning of a transformative addition to Cherry Creek — a place where residents can soon discover linger and connect,” Prism Places founder and CEO Stenn Parton said in the release 59K SF of office space and 133K SF of retail space on the ground floor The project comes as developers capitalize on demand in Cherry Creek one of Denver’s most affluent neighborhoods The Colorado Boulevard/Cherry Creek submarket has the lowest retail vacancy across the Denver metro, according to Hoff & Leigh’s retail report for the fourth quarter of 2024. It is just 1.6% with 8K SF of fully preleased retail inventory in the pipeline Cherry Lane's developers say it has already “received significant interest” from retailers that call New York’s Fifth Avenue and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills home we will have created the anchor for Cherry Creek setting a new standard for high street retail elevated living and community gathering spaces,” BMC Investments CEO Matt Joblon said in the release The site has already received zoning and entitlements with demolition work set to begin this month and construction soon after and PCL Construction is the general contractor You are subscribed to the Bisnow Denver Newsletter or click here to copy link to clipboard We will email you a link to reset your password Upcoming regulations in the European Union require us to show this pop-up and ask you to agree to keep using Bisnow.com We want to take 15 seconds to tell you what's going on: — The body of a deceased ice fisherman was pulled from the Cherry Creek Reservoir on Tuesday afternoon public information officer with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office two fishermen came to the Cherry Creek Reservoir near the spillway they pulled and saw a deceased man hanging onto the cooler The fishermen were able to drag the body to shore and call state park rangers First responders pulled ice fishing gear out of the water as well the sheriff's office believes the man was ice fishing on the water It's not clear when he was fishing or what had happened that led to his death He has only been identified as a 65-year-old man Delgado said it is too early to determine if anything criminal happened Cherry Creek State Park rangers and South Metro Fire Rescue dive team members also responded to the scene Divers searched the water in case the man was not alone but did not find another body Kara Van Hoose with Colorado Parks and Wildlife added that this is a tricky time for ice fishing especially with the cold water and warmer air She said CPW recommends at least 4 inches of ice to go ice fishing The ice on the reservoir is not thick enough and the warmer temperatures can shift the ice To learn more about ice fishing safety, click here No other details were immediately available it's worth noting that service members who retire and then teach at the Academy are considered civilian instructors Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. 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