Address
5501 E. 33rd Avenue, Denver, Colorado
DENVER REDEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
5501 Forward
Listening First. Planning Responsibly.
A civic redevelopment platform connecting community priorities, public-sector tools, and responsible capital.
Early-stage planning is underway for a potential mixed-use future in Denver, with focus on environmental diligence, entitlement strategy, consultant input, and capital readiness.
Conceptual redevelopment vision
Conceptual image for discussion purposes only. Final design, height, density, approvals, financing, and construction scope remain subject to due diligence, entitlement review, public process, and project underwriting.
Project Snapshot
Project Type
Mixed-use redevelopment opportunity
Current Phase
Predevelopment, environmental diligence, entitlement strategy, and capital readiness
Focus Areas
Housing potential, neighborhood-serving commercial space, public-private financing pathways, and community benefit
Why This Site Matters
5501 Forward is focused on reinvestment in an underutilized site with potential to support housing need, neighborhood-serving commercial activation, and public realm improvement. Current planning emphasizes environmental and entitlement diligence so redevelopment pathways can be evaluated responsibly and aligned with community priorities and public-sector planning frameworks.
Current Workstreams
Phase II ESA preparation
Environmental investigation planning and consultant coordination are underway, subject to due diligence.
Entitlement and zoning strategy
Entitlement pathways and zoning positioning are being evaluated and will remain subject to approvals.
DURA/TIF exploration
Potential redevelopment-tool alignment is in exploration for discussion with relevant public partners.
CHFA/LIHTC positioning
Affordable-housing capital stack positioning is being reviewed for fit, timing, and program eligibility.
Design and feasibility refinement
Concept-level design and feasibility assumptions are being refined through iterative consultant input.
Capital partner readiness
Materials are being organized to support lender and equity conversations under disciplined underwriting.
Public Partner Alignment
The project is being organized for productive conversations with city officials, redevelopment agencies, housing partners, community stakeholders, public finance partners, and infrastructure and environmental diligence partners. Engagement planning supports coordination and information-sharing and does not imply agency approval, commitment, or final program selection.
Capital Readiness
5501 Forward is preparing for disciplined discussions with lenders, private equity, and mission-aligned capital providers. Current work includes predevelopment funding dialogue, diligence packaging, and underwriting-readiness materials to support informed evaluation.
Consultant Group
Meet the Project TeamCurrent consultant group supporting early-stage feasibility, design review, entitlement strategy, and construction input:
- Terry Johnson: Project sponsor / owner representative / developer contact
- Frank Martinez: Project consultant
- Lucy Van Dusen, LCVD Architecture: Architect partner
- Mike Jameson: General Contractor A
- Klaus Hirtler: General Contractor B
- Raymond Nelson: General Contractor
Visual Context
Neighborhood-serving retail / public realm concept
Conceptual image for discussion purposes only. Final design, height, density, approvals, financing, and construction scope remain subject to due diligence, entitlement review, public process, and project underwriting.
Listening first. Planning responsibly.
For project inquiries, community feedback, public partner coordination, consultant input, or capital partner discussions, contact the project team.
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