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Ground Blessing Signals Start for 161-Unit Waterside Lofts Project

DENVER-Developer Ray Suppa has turned to the region's rich Native American history to launch his latest endeavor, the $65-million Waterside Lofts. A ceremonial ground blessing signals the construction's start.

By John Rebchook | Updated on November 22, 2000

DENVER-Local developer Ray Suppa has kicked off the start of his $65-million, 161-unit loft project in the city’s Central Platte Valley with a traditional Native American ground blessing ceremony.

Suppa has developed several properties in Hawaii, where he says such ceremonies are common practice by native residents. And, it’s equally appropriate for the Waterside Lofts site, located at Wewatta Street and the banks of Cherry Creek near the Pepsi Center arena. The ceremony includes smoking a peace pipe filled with sage, dancing and singing.

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