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Downtown Denver Partnership presented six awards recognizing business, projects and initiatives that have had the most significant impact on the center city in 2013 at a dinner sponsored by Polsinelli May 29.
“It is so important to pause and reflect every year on the big ideas, accomplishments and successes that have changed the landscape of our city and inspire all of us,” says Tami Door, Downtown Denver Partnership president and chief executive. “These six award winners are setting an incredible example of what it means to contribute to making this city stronger. We are proud to honor their significant achievements.”
The award winners include:
1801 California -- Brookfield Office Properties
In 2011, Brookfield paid $215 million for 1801 California and transformed one of Denver’s most iconic office buildings into a state-of-the-art space that has reenergized the commercial core by attracting new businesses, creating an inviting environment and activating the ground floor and plaza with new amenities
Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Denver 125th Anniversary
Founded in 1888, the Frederick Ross Co. was Denver’s first commercial real estate firm and has played a role in envisioning, advising, planning and investing in downtown Denver ever since.
Cadence Union Station -- Zocalo Community Development
Cadence Union Station is the first residential building completed in the Union Station neighborhood, breathing life into the area.
Denver Car Share Permit Program -- Denver Public Works
Public Works established a creative car-sharing permit program through a collaborative process that made it possible for multiple car-share companies to enter the Denver market.
IMA Financial Group Building
The five-story IMA Financial Group Building with ground-floor retail created 2,100 jobs throughout its construction and represents a crucial private investment that allowed Denver Union Station to qualify for federal funding, an instrumental factor in the $480 million public transportation project.
Trinity United Methodist Church 125th Anniversary
As the first church in downtown Denver, Trinity has evolved with the city and become a symbol of pride.
Contact Confluence Denver Development News Editor Margaret Jackson with tips and leads for future stories at margaret@confluence-denver.com.
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