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The Basics of Custom Cabinetry
Custom cabinetry is a foundational element in luxury home design, offering the highest level of personalization, craftsmanship, and function. Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen, bath, or creating built-ins for living spaces, understanding the basics of custom cabinetry will help you make confident, informed choices.

Former Denver Planning and Development Chief Returns
Brad Buchanan, a seasoned leader in Denver’s urban development landscape, has once again stepped into the role of interim director for Denver’s Community Planning and Development (CPD) department. This development comes right after the somewhat sudden departure of Denver’s previous director, Manish Kumar, who held the role for just over a year.

Central Park’s Growth Signals New Opportunity
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Denver’s Central Park neighborhood — a 40,000-square-foot grocery store planned for the corner of Central Park Boulevard and 40th Avenue. This development marks a significant milestone for northeast Denver, especially as it brings a nationally recognized grocer into an area already experiencing strong residential and commercial momentum.

Denver’s Dog -First Culture Grows—Is Your Home Keeping Up?
Recent data confirms it. According to a 2024 Colorado Polling Institute survey, about 50% of Denver residents own at least one dog, and 68% report having some kind of pet. Compare that with just 20% of residents raising children under eighteen, and it’s clear who’s really running the city. With an estimated 160,000 dogs in the city—more than Denver’s under-18 human population—it’s no surprise that the Mile High City regularly ranks near the top of “most dog-friendly” lists.

What IKEA Won’t Tell You: The Hidden ROI of Custom Cabinetry in Modern Builds
In today’s fast-paced world of home remodeling, many homeowners looking for clean, modern cabinetry turn to mass-market options like IKEA. The appeal is obvious: sleek designs, accessible pricing, and fast availability. But when it comes to lasting value, tailored fit, and luxury design, stock cabinetry can quickly fall short.

Gold’s Marketplace Development in Wheat Ridge is Shaping a New Kind of Community
Wheat Ridge is quietly becoming one of the most compelling neighborhoods in the Denver metro area. Tucked along the city’s western edge, this once-sleepy suburb is now experiencing a wave of thoughtful development that balances character, charm, and community growth. One of the latest signs of this transformation is the $15.8 million purchase of Gold’s Marketplace by local investor Tucker Manion of CentrePoint Properties. His investment in this mid-century shopping center isn’t just a bet on retail—it’s a vote of confidence in Wheat Ridge’s future.

Denver Council Approves $70 Million Women’s Soccer Stadium Deal
Back in March of 2025, Denver announced that it was looking into building a stadium that would seat 14,500 for a National Women’s Soccer League over at Santa Fe Yards near Broadway and I-25. The latest update reveals that a majority of Denver City Council Members support the project and vision to bring the stadium to fruition. But there is still a long way to go to figuring out the details, logistics, and more.

Denver City Council Approves Park Hill Golf Course Land Swap
The Denver City Council has officially approved a significant land swap that marks a major turning point in the long-debated future of the Park Hill Golf Course. In a unanimous vote on Monday afternoon, councilmembers gave the green light to exchange 145 acres of land near 56th Avenue and Powhaton Road—located just south of Denver International Airport—for the 155-acre former golf course along Colorado Boulevard.

Mestizo-Curtis Park Pool Revamp Highlights Growth and Opportunity in Five Points
Cooling off in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood will remain a challenge for the next few summers. The pool at Mestizo-Curtis Park, Denver’s oldest park, has been closed since 2023 and isn’t expected to reopen until 2027. Built in the 1950s, the pool and bathhouse are overdue for replacement, and city officials say the current facilities no longer meet community needs.

From Park Hill Dave to Park Hill Development: Denver’s Neighborhoods Are Changing—Are You Ready to Build?
The City of Denver is moving forward with a landmark plan to transform the former Park Hill Golf Course into a large public park through a land swap agreement with Westside Investment Partners. This decision follows years of legal and political battles over the site’s future, with strong public support favoring the preservation of open space. Under the proposed agreement, the city would trade a similarly valued parcel near Denver International Airport to gain control of the 155-acre property, paving the way for rezoning, park planning, and eventual development. While the initiative represents a major investment in green infrastructure and community recreation, city officials are also weighing concerns about potential gentrification and displacement in surrounding neighborhoods.