Sixteen construction filings landed on a single block of Morrison Road over just three months, turning a quiet intersection into the city's busiest construction zone.
This frantic pace at 4320 Morrison Rd in Westwood signals that the $37 million recreation center and its attached 54-unit affordable housing complex are racing toward a late summer 2027 opening. The surge of paperwork marks the transition from foundation work to the final assembly of the facility.
Permit records show a relentless rhythm starting in early May 2026. Eleven filings appeared in the first three months, climbing to 12 by mid-June and 14 by the quarter's end. A final burst of two applications in late June pushed the total to 16. These documents cover structural framing, electrical systems, and plumbing, indicating the building's skeleton is largely complete and crews are now tackling the internal systems that make a facility functional.
The project, funded by the Elevate Denver Bond Program, is replacing a former auto shop site with a dual-purpose public hub. The coordinated rush of filings suggests the developer is synchronizing the build-out of the gymnasium, community rooms, and residential units to meet a tight deadline. While other parts of Denver see sporadic spikes in activity, this sustained, multi-trade push at the corner of Morrison Road and West Walsh Place is rare.
For residents, the next phase will likely bring different types of filings. As the structural work wraps up, expect to see permits for landscaping, fencing, and final occupancy approvals. The city will need to clear the remaining trades to ensure the doors open on schedule. Residents tracking the project can monitor the Denver city portal for updates on these final inspections and site work.