The renovation of the historic Windsor Dairy block in Lower Downtown is under way.
Known as
Z Block, the project will be a mixed-use office, hospitality and retail development along Wazee Street between 18th and 19th streets. The 350,000-square-foot project includes 200,000 square feet of office space, a 172-room hotel, 30,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space and a 400-car below-grade parking garage -- all integrated into three of the historic Windsor Dairy Block Buildings in LoDo.
Developed by the partnership of
McWhinney,
Sage Hospitality and Grand American, Z Block is designed to pay homage to Denver's past and keep an eye on its future. The project is being designed by Denver-based architecture firm
Shear Adkins Rockmore.
"The rich history of the Windsor Dairy Block is remarkable and an important part of Denver's future," says Chad McWhinney, chief executive of McWhinney. "Our team looks forward to the enhancement of this block while preserving and respecting its significance in our city's history."
Z Block, expected to be completed in September 2016, is one block from Denver Union Station, the epicenter of the region's FasTracks mass transit system. It's one of the last remaining full-block development sites within historic LoDo.
Contact Confluence Denver Development News Editor Margaret Jackson with tips and leads for future stories at margaret@confluence-denver.com.
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