Denver
The Populus Hotel in Denver is a striking example of placemaking through sustainability, design, and urban integration. Touted as the first carbon-positive hotel in the United States, Populus is more than just a place to stay—it’s a thoughtfully designed destination that enhances the cultural, environmental, and social fabric of downtown Denver. Placemaking Elements at Populus: Sustainable Identity – The hotel goes beyond carbon neutrality by investing in reforestation and ecological restoration, turning sustainability into a core aspect of its public image and experience. This environmental commitment reflects growing public values …
Morrison
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a renowned and iconic outdoor concert venue located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near Morrison, Colorado, USA. It is a symbol of Colorado's natural beauty and beloved cultural landmark.
Denver
Located in Denver City's River North District, the new 16-story residential tower "merges nature and architecture to inspire a well-balanced life." It features more than 13,000 square feet of open-air spaces inspired by Colorado's landscapes. What makes the glass-clad façade genuinely stand out, though, is a jaw-dropping 10-story rift that allows you to see a trail-like walkway that spans four stories as well as a water feature. For One River North, the firm took influences specifically from the nearby Rocky Mountains, which will be visible from the roof deck that …
Colorado Springs
In a downtown area well populated with public art, the colorful work on the street side of Blue Dot Place stands out: The work was part of the building plan from the beginning for the 33-unit apartment building that opened on Jan.
Bellvue
Mishawaka is a legendary music venue, restaurant and bar located in the stunning Poudre Canyon in Bellvue, CO. ‘The Mish’ can be found 13.7 miles up the Poudre Canyon Highway (CO 14). The Highway begins approximately 10 miles northwest of Fort Collins and is part of the Northern Colorado Loop Tour. Mishawaka’s restaurant and bar are open year-round, as is the The SpokesBUZZ Lounge (formally known as the Dancehall space). The outdoor amphitheatre is open seasonally from late May to late September. The indoor venue capacity is 154 and the …
Note: Each numbered pin on the map correspond to a placemaking project that is in the list of Planned Projects to Visit in this journey.