LoDo, Lower Downtown of Denver, Colorado, is the heart that supplies the life that IS Denver. LoDo is defined by the borders of: Speer to 20th, Larimer to Wynkoop. This city center historic district features many of the original architecture and takes the cake for being Denver’s oldest neighborhood. This area sparkles with life and is not only known for it’s wild nightlife and sports venues but it’s ‘walkable’ charm and arm loads of delectable restaurants. Streets are lined with retail shops where you can find anything from a great pair of designer jeans to a steamy cup of coffee. The charm of the area is in it’s bones–many of the shops are owned and operated by the locals, as there is also a healthy mix of staple companies that are naturally drawn to a city’s core. All in all the retail mix combined with the historic charm give LoDo an individual style that has become what LoDo is famous for.
LoDo is the pioneer area for downtown loft living in Denver. Lofts are generally found above the commercial and retail on the first floor and often have exposed brick and timbers, revealing the past of the buildings. This desirable area has a unique draw and one can expect to pay $300-500 per square foot and units range from 1200 to 3000 square feet in historic LoDo. Newer construction in the area undergoes architectural review, following the guidelines of the B-7 zoning, which helps to keep the original integrity of the neighborhood.
LoDo is the place where many call home and others love to visit. One thing is for sure–it should not be missed on a trip into Denver’s city center.
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admin 09.21.07 at 7:34 am
Denver’s Lodo has made such amazing progress over the past decade. You are right, it is now a destination for visitors from the not so distant suburbs and city alike!
Great post!
Charles Ward 09.30.07 at 9:15 pm
One of the things that I think gets lost on LoDo is the amount of older buildings and the size of the area as compared to many western cities. Common place on the east coast most cities west of the Mississippi don’t seem to offer what LoDo has in terms of scale and history. This may be one reason why its popularity continues to grow.