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910 16th Street

The proposed office-to-residential conversion of the University Building is moving forward with a new concept plan submittal.

Plans call for approximately 120 residential units, with ground-floor commercial space remaining in place. The project includes interior upgrades and life-safety improvements to support the conversion.

Located across from the Symes Building, where a similar conversion plan was canceled due to financial struggles with the owner, the site reflects both the opportunity and complexity of office-to-residential projects in downtown Denver.

As the 16th Street corridor continues to evolve, projects like this remain a key part of the broader shift toward residential uses.

As the 16th Street corridor continues to evolve, projects like this remain a key part of the broader shift toward residential uses.

Blackstone has acquired a 49% stake in Denver-based Rowan Digital Infrastructure, marking a major investment into one of the fastest-growing segments of real estate and infrastructure.

Rowan, headquartered in Denver, develops large-scale data center campuses designed for hyperscale users such as cloud and artificial intelligence companies. The firm focuses on building power-intensive, build-to-suit facilities that can scale quickly, with projects ranging from 300 MW to more than 1 GW across the U.S.

Blackstone Places Major Investment in Denver Data Center Firm Rowan Infrastructure - Naked Denver Blackstone has acquired a 49% stake in Denver-based Rowan Digital Infrastructure, signaling major institutional confidence in the city’s role in the fast-growing data center and AI economy.

The Pearl, a q***r bar and event venue operating out of the former Mercury Cafe space at 2199 California St., announced it will close at the end of April, just over 1 year after launching in downtown Denver.

The Pearl to Shut Down After One Year in Former Mercury Cafe Space - Naked Denver The Pearl, a q***r venue in Denver’s former Mercury Cafe space, announced it will close at the end of April while also launching a fundraiser, underscoring the financial challenges facing independent nightlife spaces.

Ash and Agave has officially opened in Cherry Creek, taking over the former California Pizza Kitchen space with a new concept centered on coastal Mexican cuisine and immersive design.

The restaurant, developed by Shucking Good Hospitality and founder Sean Huggard, opened April 5 and brings a Mexican Riviera inspired experience to one of Denver’s most active retail and dining districts. The space is designed to feel transportive, blending tropical greenery, woven lighting, and warm finishes to create a setting that shifts from bright daytime energy to a golden evening ambiance.

Mexican Riviera Inspired Ash and Agave Debuts in Cherry Creek - Naked Denver Ash and Agave has officially opened in Cherry Creek, introducing a coastal Mexican concept with wood fired cuisine, agave cocktails, and an immersive, resort style atmosphere.