Here’s how much housing Denver has begun building so far this year
For starters, (heh), there has been about 20 percent more new housing started in 2016 so far than at this point in 2015, according to Census data.
For starters, (heh), there has been about 20 percent more new housing started in 2016 so far than at this point in 2015, according to Census data.

The latest Census data goes to July 2016.
With all the cranes around town, I’m sure it’s no shock that the biggest jump has come from new housing with five or more units in each building. From July 2015 to July 2016, 42 percent more of them have begun construction.
However, these buildings seem to be a bit less dense than before. So far, Denver’s 117 new five-unit or more buildings are averaging about 42 units each. In 2015, the new buildings had an average of 67 units each, as of July.
Overall, that puts the Denver metro just shy of the top ten when it comes to new housing.

Denver ranked 12th for total housing starts so far.

How Denver’s city elections might change

How can Denver recognize its once-thriving Chinatown?

Things to do in Denver this weekend, Feb. 26-28

Denver’s music venues, libraries, rec centers: Here’s what we know about what’s opening when

The Broadway bike ‘superhighway’ might be done sometime in 2023?

The city is considering funding an apartment complex that would offer services to unhoused people who have brain injuries

A pretty big tree comes down in Cherry Creek

Aurora police chief said trust between cops and residents is broken but declined to comment on punishment for officers involved in Elijah McClain’s death

How the CRUSH investigation came together, and why we reported it

Police will continue to patrol homeless sweeps, but Mayor Hancock wants civilians to play a larger role

Aurora police critically mishandled encounter with Elijah McClain before his death, independent report finds

Sexual assault allegations, violence, bullying: Women say Denver’s street art scene and its leaders have failed them

One block in Denver’s COVID economy: Older businesses on Welton Street are taking a hit

Denver’s mental health workers picket for higher pay as their services are more needed than ever

Things to do in Denver this weekend without spreading the coronavirus, Feb. 19-21

Denver’s weather is gauged some 17 miles away. The National Weather Service is trying to bring that reading a little closer to home.

Seeing a city in need, these Denverites want you to help them distribute 1,500 pairs of shoes


Denver gives nearly a million dollars to temporary sanctioned campsites for people experiencing homelessness
