DESCRIPTION
The mixed-use Denver Montbello FreshLo building redevelops an infill 1.6 acre former RTD bus storage site, that is adjacent to commercial, residential, healthcare and open space uses. The 7-story structure consists of 5 levels of 97 units of family affordable housing in Denver, Colorado.
The above dynamic program engages NE Denver’s Montbello community on many important fronts providing for a series of community-oriented spaces for gatherings, meetings, pop-up retail, and community offices; as well as a critical local need for affordable family housing. Montbello FreshLo is designed to achieve not just multiple community benefits, but also achieve a National Green Building Standard Silver Rating with a full focus on Health and Wellness.
The $40,000,000 Montbello FreshLo project financing synthesizes Low Income Housing Tax Credits with New Market Tax Credits in concert with local City of Denver funding. This project is a partnership between Roybal Architects and VMWP, collaborating with the client team of the Montbello Organizing Committee and Burgess Services. This project is a partnership between Roybal Architects and VMWP, collaborating with the client team of the Montbello Organizing Committee and Burgess Services.
Design Features
- Podium courtyard
- Diet & nutrition center
- Street-level retail
- Community use space
- Garage/surface parking
Project Information
- Client: Montbello Organizing Committee and FLO Development Services
- Prime Architect: Roybal Corporation
- Associate Architect: Van Meter Williams Pollack
- Building size/acres: 111,370 S.F. / 0.69 acre
- Density: 97 units – 62 DUA
VMWP’s Infill Development
Responsive infill development gives a place new life, making it more functional, beautiful and sustainable, while at the same time preserving its character and history. Our aim is to create straightforward, comfortable spaces, using good design and intimate scale to transform underused urban areas into inviting public realms.
Mixed-Use Denver Development
VMWP specializes in designing pedestrian-friendly projects that combine living, working, shopping and recreation; and use resources more efficiently. The right mix, concentration and placement of uses can spark a neighborhood’s identity. Access to local necessities invites people to walk more, drive less, brings life to the street, and supports both business and the environment. VMWP’s mixed-use project portfolio can be viewed here.