The 44,596-square-foot industrial building at 8035 E 40th Ave, a fixture of the skyline since 1959, is scheduled to be razed. This structure, which served as the headquarters for the Aspen Baking Company for three decades, represents the latest casualty in a rapid wave of teardowns reshaping the 80201 ZIP code.
A demolition permit filed on June 10, 2026, marks a third consecutive week of filings that have pushed the total count in the area to 32. This figure stands nearly double the historical average of 17.4 permits, signaling an aggressive shift in how developers are clearing land in Globeville and the surrounding corridor.
The filing for the former bakery site is part of a tightly clustered series of applications that began in late May. The pace accelerated in early June, with permits issued for properties at 1626 S Emerson St on June 9, 1630 N Pearl St on June 7, and 1900 W 12th Ave on June 2. The trend extends to commercial and residential sites alike, including filings for 4520 W Moncrieff Pl and 598 S Navajo St in the final days of May.
This concentration of activity is unusual for a zone that typically sees scattered, incremental change. The demolition of the Aspen Baking facility, originally constructed in 1959 as a manufacturing plant, highlights the transition of long-standing industrial assets into new developments. While the specific plans for the 8035 E 40th Ave site remain undisclosed, the density of recent filings suggests developers are clearing the way for higher-density construction.
Neighbors should monitor these sites closely as the physical landscape changes rapidly. Similar patterns of rapid turnover have been documented on the Pearl Street corridor and in other parts of the city. Residents can track upcoming building permits to determine the intended use for these newly cleared parcels, which will likely trigger further zoning discussions as developers seek to maximize density on the available land.