Sears won’t give up its dead Kmart, so a Denver leader may play hardball
“The former home of a Kmart store in southeastern Denver has been largely vacant for nearly five years, and Councilwoman Kendra Black is getting pretty sick of it. The site at South Monaco Parkway and…
Fitch Affirms Denver Urban Renewal Authority, CO’s Sr. Tax Increment Bonds at ‘A-‘; Outlook Stable
“Fitch Ratings affirms the ‘A-‘ rating on the following Denver Urban Renewal Authority (DURA), Colorado’s bonds: –$150 million Stapleton senior tax increment revenue bonds, series 2013A-1. The Rating Outlook is Stable. SECURITY The bonds are…
West Colfax Proposed Developments Approved
“Proposed developments in District 1 were at the epicenter of the January 20 City Council meeting. West Colfax area bills up for final consideration included tax increment financing for SLOANS Block 7 East and West,…
Denver’s urban renewal areas of the future
“It takes times to start seeing returns on urban renewal areas (URAs) after the initial investment takes place. But the Denver Urban Renewal Authority has approved some newer URAs that it hopes will show returns…
Tax-increment financing proposal pushed for 9th and Colorado property
“Denver Urban Renewal Authority is seeking to establish an urban redevelopment zone at the site of the old University of Colorado hospital on Ninth Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Denver City Council must approve a resolution…
Don’t blight the hand that feeds you: Stop eminent domain abuse
“Just this past September, Denver’s City Council voted to designate 29 city blocks as “blighted,” covering some 85 acres. Adding insult to injury, some of these blighted homes were Victorian houses that are well over…
Fitch Releases Report on Denver Urban Renewal Authority, CO
“he report is available at ‘www.fitchratings.com’. Additional information is available at ‘www.fitchratings.com’. Applicable Criteria and Related Research Denver Urban Renewal Authority, Colorado” read the entire article 25 March 2013.
Renovation of old Colorado National Bank building 30 percent complete
“The developer received National Park Service approval for historic-preservation tax incentives, and the Denver Urban Renewal Authority approved tax-increment financing to help bridge the financial gap — up to $10 million, which will be paid…
Stock show needs bigger ideas
DURA’s report expands on the stock show’s stated vision: “to become the world’s premier center for America’s Western heritage.” Reflecting two decades of Denver’s progressive planning, DURA suggests a slightly broader view, including the Platte…
Denver mayor says stock show will stay put
“On Wednesday, the City Council will parse a report prepared by the Denver Urban Renewal Authority that found the National Western’s business plan is unsustainable. The report suggested the city look for a dedicated revenue…