Before: Between Independence and Garrison Streets along Ralston Road, the narrow sidewalks, obstructed by utility boxes and power line poles, lacked walkability, character, and safety. Additionally, the intersection corners lacked cohesiveness and were cluttered with signage and landscaping that was…
more »Photo credit: SHAMES Construction, City of Arvada, & AURA. Phase 1 – Super Walmart Before: This once thriving shopping center built in the 1960s had become neglected and run down accumulating millions of dollars in deferred maintenance attributing to its high…
more »This property sat vacant and in disrepair for decades. AURA purchased the property in 2005 and proceeded to abate and demolish the boarded up and decaying building due to environmental and public hazard issues. With a clear site, AURA listed…
more »It became apparent in 2006 after the completion of the Van Bibber Trail and drainage project by the City that the homes along Ralston Road between Kipling and Independence needed a new barrier to separate them from the road. AURA…
more »This 133 acre site consists of three regional sports facilities including soccer and baseball fields and a field house attracting over a million visitors per year. In 2009, AURA partnered with the City, APEX, and the Edge Arvada Soccer Club…
more »The Gateway at Arvada Ridge was the final phase of the Arvada Ridge development which includes the Super Target-anchored shopping center and the Arvada Station Apartments. The Gateway is located on 11 acres north of the Arvada Ridge Gold Line…
more »In 2011, AURA teamed with Peregrine Group and Embry Partners to construct this 380-unit multi-family project as Phase 2 of the Arvada Ridge development. This $55 million transit-oriented development is conveniently located next to the new Arvada Ridge rail station…
more »The Arvada Ridge Marketplace is an outdoor retail center redeveloped by AURA home to 15 different shops and restaurants anchored by a Super Target. The Marketplace is a half mile north of I-70 on Kipling, a key gateway to the…
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