Denver
Wood Partners LLC has acquired a 17.57-acre parcel in Littleton, CO, where it plans to start construction immediately on a 280-unit garden-style apartment community. The development, to be called Alta Aspen Grove, is designed to be eco-friendly, transit-oriented and packed with high-end amenities commensurate with the nearby upscale Polo Reserve neighborhood. It is expected to be open for lease by spring 2011. “Alta Aspen Grove is a new highlight in our portfolio. Renters will find its environmentally friendly design and amenities on par with the excellence in reputation that we’re known for nationwide,” says Ryan Dearborn, chief executive officer of Wood Partners, which also developed Glass House Denver in Riverfront Park. “The Denver market is one of the strongest in the country and this choice property represents a great strategic fit for Wood Partners.” The property located at 7317 South Platte River Pkwy. is adjacent to the 260,000-square-foot, open-air Aspen Grove Shopping Center, home to over 50 of Colorado’s finest stores and restaurants. It is within easy walking distance of the light rail stop at Mineral Ave. and Santa Fe Drive, which offers convenient access to downtown Denver, and is only a 20-minute commute by car to both the city center and the Denver Tech Center. Alta Aspen Grove has direct access to the 660-acre Carson Nature Preserve with the Platte River running through it that connects with 120 miles of recreational trails. In keeping with Wood Partners’ commitment to build environmentally friendly communities, the property is designed to meet the national Energy Star standards for efficiency. The developer also plans to pursue LEED certification, which is extremely difficult to obtain for garden-style developments, according to a prepared statement. “Wood Partners is very green-oriented and we believe this will be a very strong draw in Denver and especially in the city of Littleton,” says director Tim McEntee, who handles all Wood Partners developments in Colorado. “Environmental sensitivity along with luxury is part of the ethos of our community and people have come to expect it.” Alta Aspen Grove will consist of 17 two- and three-story buildings in a gated community that includes a clubhouse with a high-end fitness center, full kitchen with large entertainment area, media center and an upbeat cyber caf
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