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November 5-18, 2025 - Page 35 www.crej.com Construction, Design & Engineering Denver City Council President and District 1 Council Member Amanda Sandoval, the Depart- ment of Transportation and Infrastructure, Denver Parks and Recreation, local businesses and community partners celebrated the completion of the Central Street improvements project, a key investment in the Highland neighborhood that enhances safe- ty, mobility and livability for com- munity members and their pets. The project completed the streetscape along the east side of Central Street from 15th Street to 19th Street, building on the origi- nal Central Street Promenade vision. Improvements include new landscaping, xeric plantings and trees, irrigation, a dog run with shade structures, sport net- ting and fencing and a new water fountain. Together, these features create an inviting and functional corridor that supports local busi- nesses, promotes walkability and provides new amenities for resi- dents and their pets. “Central Street has long been a gateway into the Highland com- munity,” said Sandoval. “With the addition of this new dog park, we’ve created a safer and more welcoming corridor that reflects the character of this neighborhood. This project was part of the bond program that voters approved in 2017 and was a top priority for Northwest Denver. This invest- ment shows what’s possible when we combine public resources with community vision.” The project received an $850,000 investment through the Elevate Denver GO Bond, which voters passed in 2017 to support critical citywide improvements. “Central Street is where infra- structure meets community,” said DOTI Executive Director Amy Ford. “With new landscaping, trees and a dedicated dog run, this project shows how we can reimagine public space to make it safer, greener and more inviting for everyone.” For Denver Parks and Recre- ation, the project builds on Den- ver’s investment in outdoor spac- es and the health of communities. “Parks and public spaces are essential to the health and vitality of our neighborhoods,” said DPR Executive Director Jolon Clark. “The new dog run and landscap- ing along Central Street gives residents, families and their pets a place to gather, exercise and enjoy their community. This space will be an area of joy, pride, and com- munity building for generations to come.” The Central Street improve- ments were delivered in partner- ship with DOTI, DPR, the Denver Interagency Group, and CDOT, with Halcyon Construction Inc. serving as the general contractor. s Denver stakeholders celebrate opening of Central Street project Howell Construction com- pleted the new AdventHealth University Denver campus expansion, a state-of-the-art edu- cational environment that will support the next generation of health care professionals. Boul- der Associates is the architect. The 16,000-square-foot ten- ant build-out was designed and constructed to expand Adven- tHealth University’s capacity to train students in nursing, sonog- raphy, and radiography, helping to address the critical shortage of health care workers in Colorado and across the nation. “This project represents more than just construction, it repre- sents our commitment to sup- porting the health care work- force pipeline,” said Todd Berry, vice president at Howell. “By delivering an environment that fosters collaboration, innova- tion, and learning, we are proud to partner with AdventHealth University in preparing future health care professionals.” The expansion aligns with AdventHealth University’s mission to combine academic excellence with compassionate care. Situated alongside Adven- tHealth’s regional headquarters in Greenwood Village, the cam- pus fosters synergy between the academic and clinical communities. s Howell Construction delivers 16,000-sf AdventHealth University Denver expansion MKM Build Photography AHU Nursing School Rendezvous along with Koel- bel and Co. and the National Sports Center for the Disabled hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremo- ny last month to celebrate the grand opening of an adaptive playground at Idlewild Park – a first-of-its-kind space designed to welcome children of all abili- ties. The playground features inclusive equipment, sensory- friendly zones, and accessible pathways, offering a joyful and barrier-free experience for fami- lies visiting the area. This adaptive playground at Idlewild Park represents a major milestone in inclusive recreation for Grand County. Developed through a partnership between the town of Winter Park, the National Sports Center for the Disabled and Rendezvous Col- orado, the playground reflects Winter Park’s legacy as the birth- place of adaptive skiing and its ongoing commitment to acces- sibility and inclusion. “Koelbel and Co. has deep roots in this region and has been building the community of Ren- dezvous for over a decade, so we feel a deep connection to the resi- dents here,” said Carl Koelbel, president and CEO of Koelbel and Co. “This park will serve the diverse needs of the com- munity and enrich the already existing Rendezvous experience by offering a place that is fully accessible to all.” Planning began nearly two years ago when Rendezvous Colorado approached NSCD with the concept. NSCD played a critical role in shaping the design to ensure accessibility across all features, and helped facilitate a grant from the Koelbel Foun- dation to support inclusive ele- ments – features that often add cost to traditional playground builds but are essential for equi- table access. s Koelbel and Co., town of Winter Park open adaptive playground at Idlewild Park TruBlu Images; Denver Commercial Photography Pinkard Construction has com- pleted Phase I of the Jacoby Mead- ows Senior Affordable Apart- ments project for Windsor Hous- ing Authority. Developed by partnership of Pinkard Construction, Windsor Housing Authority, Loveland Housing Authority and Work- shop8 Architecture, the two- phased project initially creates 62 units serving low- to moderate- income seniors (30%-80% of area median income) over the age of 55. The second phase, which is still seeking funding, will add an additional 61 units. Delivered on time and in bud- gets, the 13-month, $18 million project finished on time and in budget despite several early chal- lenges and numerous inclement weather day. During the sewer tie-in phase, construction crews encountered an unexpected “bedrock-like layer” that stopped just short of requiring blasting to penetrate. During the actual sewer tie-ins, unexpected groundwater became an additional concern, requiring an extended dewatering phase. To keep the project in budget given those unforeseen conditions, the owner-architect-contractor team had to work collaboratively to find value engineering solutions as the project progressed. In one such solution, the OAC team was able to find $250,000 in savings by switching exterior siding systems. Pinkard completes Jacoby Meadows Affordable Senior Apartments Please see Pinkard, Page 52 The three-story project is the first of two planned phases for the afford- able senior apartment community.