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March 2020 \ BUILDING DIALOGUE \ 53 A t a pace faster than many U.S. metro areas, Denver continues to grow year after year, creating new jobs and increasing demand for quality office space. To- day’s office buildings play a vital role in the recruit- ment and retention of talent by companies both large and small. To maximize their utility, office buildings should offer a wide range of amenities, walkability to dining and entertain- ment establishments, the chance to live within walking distance, immediate access to mass transportation, and a wellness culture for the building’s occupants. This is the idea behind one of Denver’s newest mixed-use devel- opments, Broadway Station. Located at the former Gates Rubber Co. plant site, the 41-acre development is advantageously located at the intersection of Interstate 25, Santa Fe Drive and South Broadway at Denver’s second busiest RTD light-rail stop and bus station. The development is divided into districts in- cluding the newly announced Gates District, Santa Fe Residential and Santa Fe Yards, a four-building office complex of up to 1 million square feet. Santa Fe Yards and Broadway Station As one of the few locations that can accommodate 1 million sf of Class A build- to-suit office space, Santa Fe Yards will bring Denver fresh business opportuni- ties. Ideally situated between downtown Denver and the Denver Tech Center, the location represents the focal point of the greater Denver population. In addition, Santa Fe Yards offers impressive amenities, transportation access for major high- ways, signage/branding opportunities and immediate light rail access, all import- ant qualities valued by Fortune 1000 companies. The conceptual design capital- izes on breathtaking Rocky Mountain views and frontage on a 5.3-acre city park, providing access to walking trails, a patio balcony, fields and sports courts. As for dining and entertainment options, Santa Fe Yards is a short walk from the newly announced mixed-use development, Gates District at Broadway Station. Due to Santa Fe Yards’ 1 million-sf potential, we are marketing the site as a build- to-suit opportunity for users looking to have a greater influence over the design and functionality of their facilities. While its possible for one user to take the full 1 million sf of entitlements, it is more likely for the site to accommodate up to four separate users in their own buildings. We believe the end user could either Santa Fe Yards at Broadway Station Build-to-suit offices are ideal for rapidly growing urban areas like Denver Chris Selbo Vice President, Development, KDC