DENVER-The NFL is on the defense over a broker's marketing ploy to sell a one-acre site for a sports bar. The use of the word "Broncos" on a sign has attorneys huddling about the legality of the play. The property is located in a high-traffic area close to the Denver Broncos' headquarters.
DENVER-Memories, that's what a new restaurateur is bringing to LoDo. Building on a 1940s theme, a historic B-52 is the eatery's focal point, supplemented by a second-floor Tomorrow Land theme that takes it cue from George Jetson.
DENVER-The Denver Broncos are bullish on luxury suites, planning another 18 for the under-construction $273-million stadium. To date, 106 have been sold with pre-sales pacts in hand for another five.
DENVER-Mack Cali has ticketed the city's southwest corridor for its latest venture, a 130,000-sf office building. The building's not up, but the lease rate's set for a project with a view of the metro loop and situated near a 600,000-sf corporate campus.
DENVER-Gart Sports sounds a death knell for stores in Cherry Creek and Aurora Mall. But, the chain has big plans for 2001, planning as many as 10 stores openings in Illinois, Minnesota and Utah. The shutdowns are victims of the chain's big-box strategy.
DENVER-Vicorp Restaurants has taken a hit in its fourth quarter, witnessing a 60% drop in net income. Nonetheless, the Denver-based chain continues its building plans for four more locations.
DENVER-It could be Uptown's crown jewel when a 14-story multifamily high-rise is completed. The developer plans to break ground in early 2001 on the Portofino Tower, where units will range from $325,000 to $2 million.
AURORA, CO-There's light at the end of the tunnel for municipal workers now officing as much as five miles apart. Construction begins in the summer on a $70-million, 262,000-sf center that will put all workers under one roof for the first time.
VAIL, CO-Vail Resorts is pleased with its first quarter reporting even though net losses total $21.2 million. It's still better than last year's first quarter and it's just what the ski operator had anticipated due to the seasonal nature of the business.
DENVER-Developers already are expressing keen interest in a 50-acre industrial site owned by Gates Rubber Co. Gates hopes to find a buyer willing to do a leaseback of up to 400,000 sf of the 2.3 million sf of industrial buildings.