The already-damaged buildings became home to squatters and, eventually, the scene of a fire last March.
A biker passes by the dilapidated vacant buildings as a woman waits at the bus stop in front of 1600 and 1618 East Colfax Avenue in Denver on July 17, 2024. for a second time Tuesday, citing financial hardship as the reason he should be allowed to demolish the 130-year-old structures.
Wilson appealed the commission’s June vote, arguing that preserving and restoring the properties would be a financial burden. That presentation is scheduled for Tuesday. John Deffenbaugh, Historic Denver’s CEO, countered, saying those rehabilitation costs are severely inflated. He estimated costs amounting to half of what the application claimed.
Locantore, who penned a letter in support of Pando’s demolition request, said he understands that, at one time, the buildings were a beautiful addition to the neighborhood and were worth revitalization. Renck: Broncos won, but Bad Bo Nix and Stubborn Sean Payton both have to be better, or they won't finish the job
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