The long-vacant auto shop at 4320 Morrison Rd is about to disappear, replaced by a 54-unit affordable housing complex and a new recreation center. This transformation is just one piece of a massive construction wave, as the Denver Housing Authority (DHA) has filed 2,400 permits across the city in a single 90-day window.
For residents in Westwood and beyond, this surge signals a shift from planning meetings to active construction. The DHA is aggressively deploying capital to tackle the housing crisis, targeting everything from downtown office conversions to new infill projects in outlying neighborhoods.
At 4320 Morrison Rd (ZIP 80201), the agency filed 14 specific permits to redevelop the 14,522-square-foot lot, which has housed a 1951-era structure for decades. The new plan combines residential units with community amenities, illustrating a strategy to merge housing with neighborhood services. This site is part of a broader effort to revitalize the Morrison Road corridor, where the city is also implementing pedestrian safety improvements.
The scale of activity is unprecedented in recent municipal records. Between April 10 and June 30, 2026, the DHA averaged more than 20 filings per week. This pace includes a 32-permit sprint over just 17 days in April and a 65-day stretch where the agency filed at least one permit every single day. The data reveals a dual-track strategy: 479 permits in late June for a $71 million, 150-unit complex near downtown, alongside 452 licenses in the spring to convert empty office towers into homes.
While the filings are public, the next phase depends on physical progress. Residents should watch for building inspection notices and utility connection updates, which will confirm that the ground is actually breaking on these sites. The agency's consistent volume suggests it has moved past the design phase and is now managing multiple construction sites simultaneously.
For more details on these municipal records, visit the Denver city portal to view specific permit statuses and project timelines.