A vacant 0.4-acre parcel at 4801 W 10th Ave in the 80202 ZIP code is poised to transform from an empty lot into a six-story mixed-use campus featuring 23 affordable for-sale homes and a new library.
This specific plot represents the physical anchor of a massive construction surge driven by the Denver Housing Authority (DHA). In the first four months of 2026 alone, the agency filed 479 permits and licenses, signaling a deliberate pivot from commercial retention to high-density residential development across Northeast Denver.
The project, designed by OZ Architecture, utilizes sustainable mass timber construction and is backed by $85 million in bonds issued by the DHA. The $1.7 million city loan approved on March 10, 2026, specifically targets the development of the 23 for-sale units, marking the first tangible step in breaking ground on this corner.While this filing focuses on the 10th Ave site, the broader strategy is evident in filings across the city. The DHA recently secured 452 licenses to convert historic downtown office structures into residential units, with an additional 27 permits landing in Capitol Hill. The activity in the 80202 area aligns with this citywide effort to repurpose underutilized assets and counter regional housing supply deficits.
Residents in the Globeville area should expect the next phase of site plan approvals for the 10th Ave lot following the funding adoption. The DHA is scheduled to file additional construction permits for the library component later this spring, completing the vision for this significant mixed-use complex.