glendale 180 press release

8/9/2019 Glendale 180 Press Release

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A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER

rejuvenate.

re energize.

revitalize.

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Media Contact:

Mike Gross, Project Representative

[email protected]

303.639.4714

www.glendale180.com


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table of contents

Message from the Mayor ...................................................................................... 3

Press Release ............................................................................................................4

Fast Facts ...................................................................................................................8

Glendale 180 Project Partners............................................................................10

City of Glendale Leadership ................................................................................ 17

Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 20

Area Map .................................................................................................................22

Renderings ..............................................................................................................24


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message from the mayor

Urban designers have long made their stock in trade by creating

something completely new from an old infill site; but rarely are they

asked to go backwards.

For 30 years, Glendale, Colorado, surrounded by Denver and just

steps from the Cherry Creek Shopping District, was the area’s premier

entertainment destination, filled with popular clubs, restaurants, and

bars. After over a decade of neglect and political in-fighting, the citizens

took back the City and set it on a new course… “backward to the future!”

Now, building on Glendale’s entertainment heritage and utilizing one of the most desirable

development sites in the United States, Glendale 180 will return the City to its place as the

entertainment hub of the Denver metroplex.

Come join us!

Mike Dunafon

Mayor


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press release

Today, the City of Glendale, Colorado, introduced Glendale 180, a dining and entertainment

development that reestablishes Glendale’s position as the essential social hub of the Denver

area.

Located five miles southeast of downtown Denver and less than one mile from the Cherry

Creek Shopping District, the City of Glendale is already known as a great place to do business.

Its Infinity Park complex, including the internationally-known rugby stadium, state-of-the-art

event center, high-altitude training center, and park and recreation facilities, has become a

premier destination for families, athletes, and corporate enterprises alike. Glendale 180 will

enhance that reputation, marking Glendale’s return as the place where people from across the

region come together to play, unwind, and create lasting memories.

RETURNING TO GLENDALE’S ROOTS

Glendale 180 simultaneously marks a bold investment in the future and a revitalization of aGlendale that, for now, lives only in photographs and memories. Area residents can recall fine

dining at the Colorado Mining Company, spending Saturdays at the Disney-backed Celebrity

Sports Center, waiting in line to watch the original Star

Wars on the Cooper Theater’s curved screen, or dancing

all night at The Lift. While Glendale has seen an economic

resurgence in the past decade, spurred on by the success

of Infinity Park and a business-friendly atmosphere, the

buzzing social scene created by those former staples has

been missing. Glendale 180 fills that gap.

Glendale 180 is a nexus of entertainment and relaxation.

It’s the home base for all types of people and occasions. It’s the go-to place for coffee and

breakfast in the morning; a serene setting for a mid-morning walk or a jog amid Colorado

wildflowers; and, located just off Cherry Creek, the perfect waypoint to grab a snack on a

Glendale 180

is a nexus of

entertainment and

relaxation.


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sunny, weekend bike ride. In the evening, with the orange hues of a Rocky Mountain sunset as

its backdrop, the central park will swell with thousands of people, walking and talking, on their

way to one of the area’s best restaurants, most innovative taverns, or cool new entertainment

venues.

“This is a return to Glendale’s roots,” said Mary Beth Jenkins, president of The Laramie

Company, which is coordinating leasing of Glendale 180. Serving as a bridge to the future

while also channeling the best of Glendale’s past, it’s not simply a collection of businesses

surrounded by a sea of asphalt. It’s open spaces, an active community, and the same breezy

disposition found while exploring Colorado’s wilder areas. Designed to have a strong senseof place and a distinct identity, Glendale 180, itself, will be a destination. People will head to

Glendale 180 to unwind and recharge in its meeting spots. In a sense, the 42-acre site will

become Glendale’s newest neighborhood.

CREATING AN OASIS IN THE CITY

The sum of Glendale 180 is certainly greater than its individual parts, but the details of those

parts are still noteworthy. The design of the $175-million project reflects the active outdoor

lifestyle that Coloradans cherish. Ample green space

on either side of Cherry Creek highlights the bike pathsand the creek’s natural beauty while also creating a

buffer between Glendale 180 and the roadway. Glendale

180’s role as an “oasis in the city” will be enhanced by

the thousands of flowers, trees, and bushes planted

throughout, a botanic garden that everyone can enjoy

year-round. These colorful plants and the water features

mimic the canyons and meadows found in the distant

mountains. The playful spontaneity of nature influences everything from sidewalks to

buildings. Gentle curves replace the rigidity of straight lines, inviting exploration along its

meandering walkways and creating many unexpected meeting places. Natural light and shade

intermingle and balance each other.

The $175-million

project reflects

the active outdoor

lifestyle.


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The lineup of tenants is currently being assembled with a discerning eye and will bring

the 300,000 square feet of leasable space to life when construction wraps up in 2017.

After analyzing data about the needs and demographic profiles of the densely populated

surrounding area, the leasing team has been canvassing the country looking to create a

specific vibe. “We marry market data with the city’s vision,” Jenkins said. “We are very careful

about the tenant mix we’re going after: It’s a mix of traditional anchors, fine dining, and fun

concepts you won’t find anywhere else in Colorado.

REBUILDING THE HEART OF THE CITY

Just as people will use Glendale 180 to energize and recharge, so too will Glendale 180 help

energize the area by eliminating the blighted conditions that currently exist. More than

1,100 people will help construct Glendale 180. “Once the project gets going, we will average

between 300 and 400 workers on the site,” said Mark Huber of Turner Construction. “We

expect that when it’s all said and done, over 1,000,000 man hours will be used to build the

project.”

The average household income in the 3-mile radius is $83,000, which will help support more

than 1,000 employees who will work in Glendale 180 when it opens. It will complement the

recently redeveloped CitySet and the nearby Cherry Creek Shopping District.

The outdoor space will sit south of Virginia Avenue,

between Colorado Boulevard and Cherry Street, one of

the most travelled portions of the Front Range. About

100,000 vehicles pass through daily, many of which carry

the 140,000 employees who work within 3 miles. Each

month, the area sees 37,000 cyclists and runners on the

Cherry Creek bike path. Almost a half million people live

within a 5-mile radius, and nearly 1 million live in the primary trade area. To accommodate

everyone, more than 2,200 parking spaces will be created for Glendale 180 through a mix ofunderground and multi-story parking that will minimize the footprint left by vehicles. Bicycle

parking will also be scattered throughout.

Nearly 1 million

live in the primary

trade area.


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A world-class team has come together to make this

project a reality. Wulfe & Co., based in Houston, brings

its development expertise with multi-level, urban-

based, retail and entertainment projects. Gensler has

created a transformative design that blends urban life

and nature’s elements. Turner Construction, one of the

largest construction management companies in the US,

will be the general contractor. Martin/Martin will provide both structural and civil engineering

services; and Syska Hennessy will provide MEP engineering services.

Other partners collaborating on this project include Watry Design (parking), Kumar and

Associates (geotechnical), TDA Colorado (traffic), Wright Water Engineers (hydrology/

floodplain), OJB (landscape architect), Taylor and Miller LIGHT (lighting design), and Square

Peg Design (signage and wayfinding).

Public financing for the project is being undertaken by both Stifel and DA Davidson, two giants

in the investment banking industry. HFF, one of the largest and most successful commercial

real estate capital intermediaries in the country, is securing the private financing.

Leasing activities have begun, led by The Laramie Company, and the announcement of anchor

tenants will be coming soon.

Groundbreaking for Glendale 180 is expected in Fall 2015 for a planned Fall 2017 opening.

Groundbreaking

for Glendale 180

is expected in Fall

2015.


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fast facts

PROJECT SIZE:

Leasable square feet ...................................................... 303,225

Including: Entertainment ...................................... 109,000

Food/beverage ...................................... 151,725

Retail.........................................................42,500

PARKING:

Underground parking (1 level) ............................................ 454

Surface parking ....................................................................... 506

Parking structure (grade plus 3 levels) ............................1,310

Total spaces ...................................................................... 2,270

JOB CREATION:

Construction jobs .................................................................1,242

Permanent jobs ......................................................................1,016

LOCATION:

• 1.5 miles north of I-25

• 5 miles southeast ofDowntown Denver

• Less than 1 mile from

Cherry Creek Shopping

Center, the #1 tourist

destination in Colorado

• 25-minute drive from

Denver International

Airport

• Borders Colorado

Boulevard and Alameda

Avenue, with over

100,000 vehicles per day

• Connected to the Cherry

Creek bike path, with

over 37,000 riders per

month


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DEMOGRAPHICS:

Primary trade area:

Population ........................................................... 858,257

Average household income ............................$69,804

Five-mile radius:

Population ........................................................... 493,829

Average household income ............................. $71,429

Three-mile radius:

Population ............................................................200,183

Average household income ............................ $83,233

Employees ........................................................... 143,895

STRENGTH OF THE GLENDALE ECONOMY:

• The Glendale SuperTarget was the first in the chain to be located outside of Minnesota,

and is in the top four retail producing stores in the world for the Target chain.

• The Glendale Home Depot is the top producer in its region.

• The Glendale PetsMart is the chain’s highest volume store in the country.

• The Glendale Pinkberry yogurt store opened in 2010 and immediately shot to number one

in the chain nationally.

• Glendale’s 2014 sales tax collections were the highest in its history.

• Glendale boasts a AA- bond rating, which is unprecedented for a city of its size.

NOTEWORTHY:

• 9 million square feet

of office space within

Glendale

• Common consumption

will be integrated into

the project, allowing

adult patrons within the

Glendale 180 area to

carry a “to go” cup along

walkways and interior

paths, and in the plaza

area at night.


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glendale 180 project partners

DEVELOPER: WULFE & CO.

Wulfe & Co. provides real estate services for retail property

owners and retailers. They have leased, developed and

managed some of Houston’s most dynamic shopping centersBLVD Place, Meyerland Plaza, Gulfgate Center, Shepherd

Square, The Center at River Oaks, Deerbrook MarketPlace,

Baybrook Village, Baybrook Gateway and Pinecroft Center.

Bob Sellingsloh, President | Ed Wulfe, CEO

[email protected] | [email protected]

713.621.1700 | www.wulfe.com

ARCHITECT: GENSLER

Gensler is widely recognized as the world’s leading

collaborative design firm. With more than 2,300 active

clients, Gensler architecture reflects their knowledge of

how people and organizations use and experience place and

space.

Projects: Shanghai Tower, Facebook Headquarters,

Westin Denver International Airport

David Glover, Director of Retail Centers

[email protected]

213.327.3904 | www.gensler.com

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GENERAL CONTRACTOR: TURNER

Turner is a North America-based, international construction

services company and is a leading builder in diverse and

numerous market segments. The company has earned

recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering

innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a

difference for their clients, employees and community.

Projects include: Infinity Park, Sports Authority Stadium

(formerly, Invesco Field at Mile High Football Stadium),

Aspen Art Museum, Tiffany & Co., Dubai Mall

Mark Huber, General Manager

[email protected]

303.753.9600 | www.turnerconstruction.com

CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING:

MARTIN/MARTINMartin/Martin, Inc. is a full-service civil and structural

engineering and surveying firm, operating from Colorado

since the 1940s. Martin/Martin are professional Engineers

licensed in 42 states & DC; and Canada: Alberta, Manitoba,

Ontario & Yukon; and their project experience extends to

49 states as well as overseas. Martin/Martin is widely

acknowledged as a leading consulting civil and structural

engineering firm in Colorado.

Projects include: Denver Museum of Contemporary Art,Johns Manville, Lakewood City Commons.

Patrick Horn, Principal – Civil Engineering

[email protected]

303.431.6100 | www.martinmartin.com


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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING:KUMAR AND ASSOCIATES

K+A provides geotechnical engineering services,

environmental sciences, engineering geology, and

construction observation and material testing for land

development, buildings, transportation, water resources and

mining projects.

Projects include: Denver International Airport, Sports

Authority Stadium (formerly, Invesco Field at Mile High

Football Stadium), Jackson Reservoir

Jim Noll, President

[email protected]

303.742.9700 | www.kumarusa.com

LEASING: THE LARAMIE COMPANY

The Laramie Company is a Denver-based, commercialreal estate consulting, brokerage, development services

and property management firm with national clients and

experience. The firm was founded in 1991 by Mary Beth

Jenkins and is licensed in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri,

Nebraska and Texas. The firm’s principals offer more than fifty

years of combined real estate experience.

Projects include: Park Meadows, The Pavilion at Saks Center,

Biltmore Fashion Park

Mary Beth Jenkins, Leasing Agent

[email protected]

303.573.1009 | www.laramiecompany.com


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HYDROLOGY AND FLOODPLAIN:WRIGHT WATER ENGINEERS

Wright Water Engineers was founded in 1961 to provide

integrated water resources engineering services. Over the

past five decades, the company has been at the leading

edge of the shift from engineering with slide rules to the

Information Era. Wright Water Engineers provides services

for sustainability, public works, storm water and flood

management, water rights and groundwater engineering.

Projects include: Exxon Mobil, Vail Resorts, Town of Larkspur

Jon Hones, CEO

[email protected]

303.480.1700 | www.wrightwater.com

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE:

OFFICE OF JAMES BURNETTThe Office of James Burnett was founded in 1989 in Houston,

Texas with the primary focus of creating landscapes that

transform perspective and evoke emotional responses,

creating unique and unforgettable sensory experiences in the

garden. Their work is a testament to compositions that reflect

a seamless, unified relationship between landscape and

architecture.

Projects include: RiverPoint, Burbank Studios,

Conoco Phillips World Headquarters

Dillon Diers, Vice President

[email protected]

858.764.7944 | www.ojb.com


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LIGHTING DESIGN:TAYLOR AND MILLER LIGHT

Taylor and Miller Architecture and Design was founded in

2002 by partners B. Alex Miller and Jeff Taylor. The firm is

based in New York with fabrication facilities in the Berkshires

and has a portfolio of projects that include residential, retail,

gallery spaces, and installations alike. Taylor and Miller

Architecture and Design has collaborated with diverse clients

from both the United States and abroad.

Projects include: Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Station,

Atlantic Gardens Development, Aveda Salon

B. Alex Miller, Partner

[email protected]

617.966.8540 | www.taylorandmiller.com

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING: TDA COLORADOTDA Colorado offers solutions for key transportation and

parking issues, including development of transportation

systems with options to control — or eliminate — cars,

reduce vehicular travel, and limit transportation’s visual and

physical presence.

Projects include: Trinity Parkway, Seattle Public Library,

Lincoln Square

David Leahy, [email protected]

303.825.7107 | www.tdanet.com


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PARKING ENGINEERING: WATRY DESIGN

Watry Design Inc. designs surface, structured, underground

and mixed-use parking, as well as parking garage

components of larger buildings and developments.

Projects include: UC Irvine, BART Fruitvale Transit Village,

IKEA, Blossom Plaza

Dave LoCoco, Principal

[email protected] | www.watrydesign.com

MEP ENGINEERING: SYSKA HENNESSY

Adolph G. Syska and John F. Hennessy founded Syska &

Hennessy Engineers in New York and was among the first to

specialize in the elaborate mechanical and electrical systems

at the heart of 20th century structures. Since the opening of

that first office, Syska Hennessy has grown nationally andglobally, providing high-performance building technology,

innovative solutions and delivering facilities that stand the

test of time.

Projects include: Minneapolis Convention Center, Sherman

Oaks Galleria, Nokia Corporate Headquarters

Charbel Farah, Sr. Vice President

[email protected]

310.312.0200 | www.syska.com


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SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING:SQUARE PEG DESIGN

Square Peg develops branding and visual communications

for the built environment, including the elements in the visual

layer between the architecture and the end user; elements

which enhance the environment while identifying, informing,

directing and, in some cases, entertaining the user.

Projects include: Oakland City Center, Carmel Valley Ranch,

Disney Animation Suites Resort

Mike Moore, Principal

[email protected]

510.596.8810 | www.sqpeg.com

PUBLIC FINANCING

PRIVATE FINANCING

FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS: JOHN M. MULLINS & ASSOCIATES,AND A NDERSON ANALYTICS


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city of glendale leadership

MIKE DUNAFON – MAYOR:

Mike Dunafon is the ninth Mayor of Glendale in its 60-year

history. Prior to his election, Mayor Dunafon served as mayor

pro tem for eight years; and has been a member of the GlendalePlanning Commission since 1999 and chairman since 2004.

A Colorado native, Mayor Dunafon has been a major

player in initiating and shepherding the extraordinary 14-

year transformation of the small City of Glendale into an

entertainment capital and internationally-known rugby ground.

This transformation began when he first chaired the Strategic

Planning Initiative in 1998. The Glendale citizens clearly sent a

strong message: they wanted a new identity – a more vibrant

Glendale.

Co-founding the first Glendale Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Dunafon launched a full-time

effort to collaboratively unite the residents and businesses of the city into a single vision.

The creation of Infinity Park has been the first phase of the realization of that vision; and the

redevelopment of the once-blighted areas of the City, including the area of the Glendale 180

project, is the second.

Mayor Dunafon has a B.A. from the University of Northern Colorado, where he lettered in

football for four years and was part of the All-Conference team. He signed contracts to play

with the Denver Broncos in 1976 and 1977. His rugby career began in 1978 with the BritishVirgin Islands Rugby Football Club and continued until 1992.

Mike Dunafon

Mayor


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JERRY PETERS – CITY MANAGER:

Jerry Peters was appointed City Manager in June 2004. Prior

to his appointment, Mr. Peters served as Executive Assistant

to the City Manager (August 2002 – February 2003) and as

Deputy City Manager (February 2003 – June 2004). He came

to municipal government from the private sector where he was

Vice President of Mountain States Administration, a leading

third-party administrator in Colorado. Previously, Mr. Peters was

the Community Relations Director for Rocky Mountain Energy,a subsidiary of Union Pacific, and also was a member of the

faculty at the Colorado School of Mines. A long-time resident

of Colorado, Mr. Peters holds a degree from the University of

Northern Colorado, served in the US Air Force, has been an officer of numerous professional

associations, and has received several awards for his professional achievements.

CHUCK LINE – DEPUTY CITY MANAGER:

Chuck Line was promoted to Deputy City Manager in August2004, and retained his responsibilities as Community

Development Director. Prior to his employment at the City in May

1999, Mr. Line was a Senior Asset Manager and Portfolio Manager

at Mercy Housing, Inc., responsible for more than 100 properties

nationwide. In addition, Mr. Line was previously a member of the

Regional Planning Advisory Committee of the Denver Regional

Council of Governments and the Colorado Communications and

Utility Alliance (formerly the Greater Metro Telecommunications

Consortium). Mr. Line holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing

from the University of Nebraska at Omaha; a Masters of Business

Administration from the University of Nebraska; and a Juris Doctor from the University of

Denver School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Colorado.

Jerry Peters

City Manager

Chuck Line

Deputy City Manager


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LINDA CASSADAY – DEPUTY CITY MANAGER:

Linda Cassaday was appointed Deputy City Manager in August

2008, and retained her responsibilities as Finance Director. Prior

to her employment with the City in 2004, Ms. Cassaday worked

as a Certified Public Accountant for 20 years, including 4 years

as audit partner in the firm Hiratsuka, Cassaday & Schaus, LLP,

and 5 years as a sole practitioner, specializing in the area of

governmental accounting and auditing. She is a member of the

Government Finance Officers Association and the AmericanInstitute of Certified Public Accountants. Ms. Cassaday is a

graduate of the University of Colorado.

MIKE GROSS – PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE:

Mike Gross was appointed Project Representative for the

Glendale 180 in January 2011, and retained his responsibilities

as Captain in the Glendale Police Department. He has servedthe City for over 20 years, and is currently the City’s Operations

Commander, Emergency Manager, and Public Information Officer.

Mr. Gross is a certified Crime Prevention Through Environmental

Design Practitioner as well as a Crime Prevention Specialist. He

is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police,

the National Institute of Crime Prevention and the International

Association of Crime Prevention Practitioners. Mr. Gross is a

graduate of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and

Command and a Medal of Valor recipient.

Linda Cassaday

Deputy City Manager

Mike Gross

Project Representative


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Q Other than Colorado Boulevard, how will I be able to get into the project?

A You will be able to access Glendale 180 from Cherry Street, Virginia Avenue, and

Leetsdale Avenue, providing ample access into the project.

Q How many restaurants will there be?

A We expect to have approximately 25 restaurants and bars throughout the project, from

very high-end concepts to quick service restaurants.

Q Will all of the restaurants be national chains?

A Not at all! We will have a mix of national concepts, new-to-this-market concepts, and

local concepts. There will be something for everyone.

Q Will there be a hotel?

A Yes, a hotel is an important piece of the project, making Glendale 180 a tourist and

business traveler destination.

Q What is “common consumption?”

A The legislation that was drafted by Glendale in 2010 and became law in 2011with an almost unanimous vote of the State Legislature allows a city to create a

“common consumption area” for all attached bars, restaurants, and entertainment

establishments that serve liquor. Similar to many other entertainment districts in the

country, this type of liquor license allows adult patrons within the project to carry a “to-

go” cup along the interior pathways and streets when restricted to pedestrian traffic

only.

Q What is the timeline for construction of the project?

A We hope to break ground in the Fall of this year, and open in the Fall of 2017.

Q What employment is expected?

A We estimate that the construction phase will employ over 1,100 people, and the project

will provide over 1,000 permanent jobs.


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