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Chefs Alexander Figura and Spencer White, known for Dio Mio and Redeemer Pizza, are planning to open a third restaurant featuring pizza and pasta at 81 S. Pennsylvania St. in West Wash Park. While the opening timeline remains uncertain, an Instagram post suggests a spring launch. The new restaurant will occupy a 2,000-square-foot space in an apartment complex, with a menu similar to their other locations, featuring $20 pasta and pizza dishes. Figura and White, who met at the now-closed Lower48 Kitchen, previously opened Dio Mio in 2016 and Redeemer Pizza in 2021. Their new venture takes over a space previously occupied by AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q Steakhouse, owned by Jared Leonard, who has faced financial and legal troubles.

March 2-8, 2025, marks Women in Construction (WIC) Week, a national celebration highlighting the impact women have in the construction industry. Led by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), this year’s theme, “Together We Rise,” emphasizes the power of collaboration, mentorship, and the growing influence of women in shaping the built environment.

Despite high housing costs, Denver remains one of the most desirable cities for relocation, ranking second in a nationwide survey by Anytime Estimate. It also placed eighth among state capitals in a WalletHub study based on factors like income, education, and attractions—though it ranked 48th for housing affordability.

Graland Country Day School, a prestigious private school in Denver’s Hilltop neighborhood, is considering a significant expansion with the addition of a new 25,000-square-foot performing arts and communications building. The project, which is still in an exploratory phase, would replace the current theater building and further enhance the school’s existing arts and communication programs. If approved, this expansion would add to the campus’s 200,000-square-foot footprint, reinforcing Graland’s commitment to providing top-tier educational experiences for its 700+ students. The school’s history of growth, including a $13 million innovation center completed in 2016, showcases its dedication to evolving alongside the needs of its students and community.

Park Hill, one of Denver’s most iconic and historic neighborhoods, is undergoing a wave of transformation and growth, solidifying its reputation as the city’s next hot spot for homebuyers, developers, and businesses. With a renewed focus on community investment and development, Park Hill is attracting increasing attention, especially as the long-debated fate of the Park Hill Golf Course has finally been determined. This shift is bringing in new opportunities, with residents and investors confident in the neighborhood’s potential for long-term value and desirability.