The Kroenke family wants to turn 55 acres of parking lots around Ball Arena into a real neighborhood. But first, council must approve the project.
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“We've tried to provide a good amount of information about what kind of view is protected in that view plane and what is not protected, and what's the current state of that view plane,” Torres says. “That may be some of what we'll hear from the public. I think what we'll probably hear is a lot of general feedback about the lots being redeveloped, what they plan to provide in the redevelopment.
The property is currently zoned for a maximum building height of five or eight stories, depending on the exact location of the proposed structure. As city rules currently stand, zoning allows commercial and residential uses in this area, but it's meant to be less dense than a typical downtown district.
Councilmember Chris Hinds, whose district is where the Old City Hall view plane begins, says he’s heard a lot of feedback from constituents whose view would be impacted; they aren't so sure they want the exemption to move forward. “We don't see these kinds of large-scale, full-swath developments come through the city very often,” she says. “This is one of the rare times that we're able to see multiple ideas actually come to the table.”
“The deep affordable units and economic integration across the site require additional subsidies, and providing an opportunity to access some of this linkage fee will help bring those units into fruition,” Lechuga said during the August 14 meeting. Should KSE convey any land to the city, the company will be required to environmentally remediate the land before it does so.
The Ball Arena Community Benefits Agreement Committee included members of the Auraria community, Denver Housing Authority, Denver Streets Partnership and the La Alama Lincoln Park,and downtown Denver neighborhoods. Simon Tafoya, a La Alma Lincoln Park resident and committee co-chair, says it was important for the community to secure some assurances that the city couldn’t get, and know that even if city leadership changes, KSE will remain consistent in its commitments to the community.
KSE committed to enhanced bicycle and pedestrian connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods, as well as safety infrastructure on streets within the development. The project also focused on sustainability. The BACBAC agreement is attached to the land, so even if the Kroenkes sell a parcel or all of the property, the agreement still applies. And as Granville points out, while $16 million is nothing to scoff at, the CBA represents an even bigger investment from KSE: Affordable units, free events and lower rent for pop-up retail spaces all subtract from the development’s bottom line.
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