Student Teams Reimagine Thornton Shopping Center in 23rd Real Estate Challenge

by: Stacy Stout

Student Teams Reimagine Thornton Shopping Center in 23rd Real Estate Challenge

Submitted by Stacy Stout, 2025 Challenge Vision Chair with BRANDiac Strategies

DENVER, COLO. – Graduate students from the University of Denver and the University of Colorado are set to compete in the 23rd Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge, presented by Land Title Guarantee Company and NAIOP Colorado. This year, the Challenge spotlights the redevelopment of the historic 15.6-acre Thornton Shopping Center site. The event culminates with final project presentations on April 30, 2025.

2025 Public Policy Outlook

by: Kathie Barstnar

Category: Public Policy Corner

Public Policy Outlook: 2025 Legislative Session

Submitted by Kathie Barstnar, NAIOP Colorado

The Colorado General Assembly’s 2025 legislative session opened on Wednesday, January 8. The Public Policy Committee met to review the potential issues that we will follow during this session, and we will keep you updated as we move through the next 120 days.

2025 Economic Forecast Insights

by: Margaux Askeland

Category: Event Highlights

Denver's 2025 Economic Forecast & Housing Insights

Submitted by Margaux Askeland, NAIOP Programs Chair with Alpine Bank

NAIOP Colorado began the year on a high note with its 2025 Economic Forecast Breakfast, held on January 8th at the Ritz-Carlton, Denver. The event featured Spencer Levy, Global Client Strategist and Senior Economic Advisor at CBRE, and host of the acclaimed podcast The Weekly Take as the keynote speaker. Recognized as one of the top experts in interpreting economic trends and their implications for real estate, Spencer delivered an engaging and insightful presentation.