Pinkard Construction, based in Lakewood, held a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the opening of The Irving at Mile High Vista, a new affordable housing project. The event featured remarks from Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and state housing leaders. Developed by Urban Land Conservancy (ULC), the 102-unit complex is designed for households earning 20% to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), ensuring affordability for at least 99 years through ULC’s community land trust.
Located at 3270 W Colfax Ave., adjacent to the Denver Public Library’s Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch, The Irving provides residents access to educational resources and essential services. Mayor Johnston emphasized the importance of integrating housing development with sustainability initiatives, noting the all-electric building’s reliance on rooftop solar and electric heat pumps. “As we build this city, we want to make sure this city leaves room for all of us,” he said.
The project is one of the first funded through Proposition 123, a statewide initiative supporting affordable housing in Colorado. Designed by Studio Completiva, the energy-efficient building features modern amenities and design principles to foster accessibility and comfort for residents of all ages and abilities.
Despite facing challenges—including site constraints, power supply issues, and the discovery of asbestos—the project was completed on time. Joe Revielle, Construction Manager for Pinkard, highlighted the collaborative efforts that contributed to overcoming these hurdles. “Successfully overcoming challenges under a tight deadline requires a strong team effort from all stakeholders, and that’s what we got at The Irving,” he said.
According to Sarah Harman, senior VP of real estate at ULC, this was ULC’s first experience as a developer of a new housing project, and the team successfully navigated various logistical and scheduling challenges throughout the process.
The primary source was Pinkard Construction.