The Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (AURA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Carrie Briscoe as its new Executive Director, effective April 1. Briscoe, who has been with AURA since 2015, has steadily advanced through the organization, most recently serving as Deputy Director. Her deep commitment to AURA’s mission and
After 22 years of guiding redevelopment in Arvada, Maureen Phair will retire as Executive Director of the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority on April 1. Since joining in 2003, she has led transformative projects in Olde Town, the Ralston Creek neighborhood and Arvada Ridge, fostering pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods and economic investment. Under
Redeveloping a site that contains environmental contamination is difficult. The costs and risks associated with cleanup can make even a prime real estate location unattractive to developers. Environmental regulations were less comprehensive in the past. Older developments can create environmental challenges when it is time to breathe new life into
Arvada is getting a second hotel near Olde Town in 2024. The Arvada Urban Renewal Authority worked to bring the Marriott Residence Inn at Olde Town Station to Arvada. The new development, near 56th Ave and Wadsworth Blvd., is a crucial step toward revitalizing the site of an RTD Park-n-ride.
Ralston Creek Townhomes will bring 44 new for-sale homes in the Ralston Creek neighborhood. Priced to start in the low $500,000 range, these homes offer the opportunity for customization with 12 different interior designs to choose from. According to Alexa Nickless, who serves as the marketing manager and closing coordinator
AURA has helped to bring nearly 2,800 new multi-family units to Arvada. Most of these are market-rate apartments, and some people have been surprised at the monthly rents at these developments. We don’t set the rents, our partners do the actual building and management of the projects. Still, we have
