What is one party that you should not miss, a party that is a tradition for the city of Denver?
Why of course the Derby Party… a perfect excuse to wear your traditional derby attire and maybe, just maybe.. enjoy the perfect Mint Julep.

All of us at SPIRE love the traditions of Denver from the parades through the streets of downtown Denver to the many celebrations of our sunshine filled city.  That’s why last week SPIRE hosted the pre-party kickoff of the Derby Party.  For those of us at SPIRE, part of the fun of these events is to see the building filled with energy and laughter.  The club lounge filled with the sounds of a DJ mixing beats, the sports lounge broadcast March Madness games and highlights, and the outdoor fire pit and amenity deck each filled with happy celebration and the energy of the great residents of Denver.  In the crowd were many future SPIRE homeowners who enjoyed relaxing in their new home knowing that this was just the first of many evenings they would get to spend in the lifestyle of Downtown.

The event was capped off with a drawing to win a Schwinn Motor Scooter from Spire! The grand prize winner was Janette Juan who celebrated in the club lounge to the cheers of the room as her name was drawn and read.

Thank you to everyone who came out and we wish you all a happy Derby Party Celebration!  Images from the event can be seen on SPIRE at Facebook or ordered at Zenfolio.

If you are interested in learning more about SPIRE or in taking a personal tour please contact our sales center at 720-457-7550.

We know there are a number of steps before the Housewarming Party.  Before the party there’s the set up, the shopping, and the invites.  Champagne or wine?  Imported beer or domestic?  Tapas or hot wings?  Oysters or pizza?

Before that it’s the moving, the painting,  and all the little touches that make a home a home.  Where does your favorite reading chair go?  What about that memento from the trip overseas?  Where to put those favorite photos of friends family and cherished memories?

Before that… the moving, the scheduling of utilities, the change of address with the post office.  All the steps t0 make sure you don’t miss a single episode of your favorite show.

And before that…. you schedule the day you close on your new home at SPIRE and pick up your keys.  The day your life downtown at SPIRE begins and everything you look forward to downtown becomes only steps outside your front door.

This past week letters went out to our SPIRE future homeowners to begin scheduling those appointments.  SPIRE will soon be welcoming new homeowners to their fabulous new downtown residences — a cheerful greeting at the SPIRE front desk, a movie theater waiting for its first homeowner premier, a sports lounge waiting for its first fan-filled game, and of course the pools, spas, and fitness center waiting to relax and rejuvenate SPIRE homeowners all spells “Welcome Home”.

Cheers to future SPIRE residents and welcome to the neighborhood.

For more information about your upcoming closing or to learn more about available residences at SPIRE please contact the SPIRE Sales Center at 720-457-7550.

With St. Patrick’s day falling on a Wednesday this week, there will be multiple celebrations throughout Downtown all beginning this Saturday (March 13) with the 48th annual Denver St. Patrick’s day parade.  So for all our downtown friends and neighbors we wanted to remind you to wear your green. For those of you who don’t know the history of the parade, here is a little bit of trivia from the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Website...

Parade History
How it Began:
Three men sat at Sullivan’s Bar in downtown Denver. The year was 1961. They had been friends for a long time. After work and before they started their journey home, they would meet at Sullivan’s for a “wee” one and an hour or so of camaraderie.

After a few swallows, one of the men reached into his pocket and brought forth a small American flag which he proudly displayed for everyone to see. Like a signal, the three men rose from their stools and headed for the door. Crossing to the middle of the street, they formed a single line. The first man lined up on the right, the second on the left and the third man in the middle holding the small American flag in front of him. By this time all of the customers of Sullivan’s were standing in front of the bar watching the three men as they marched down the street. As they rounded the corner the crowd on the sidelines loudly cheered. The three men were Pocky Marranzino, columnist for the Rocky Mountain News, Red Fenwick, columnist for the Denver Post and holding the flag, Jim Eakins, Interstate Probation and Parole Supervisor.

This was our beginning.

We love hearing stories from the earlier days in Denver’s history.  Just as we love the idea of contributing something to the Denver Skyline and being a part of the great energy that is taking place with the 14th Street Initiative and the growth of our neighborhood Denver Theater District.  We love our city and the great lifestyle Denver allows.  So with thoughts of the past and the future, we invite you to come down this Saturday and enjoy the Saint Patrick’s Day parade as it makes its way through the streets of Downtown Denver, enjoy the food and drink celebration, and if you wish, stop by to visit us at our sales center and take a tour of the building.  We are USGBC registered and as a “Green” Building we fit in perfectly for the holiday.

For those of you coming to enjoy this weekend’s events the Parade starts at 10:00 AM and generally lasts until 1:30 or 2:00 PM.  There is a great collection of photos from previous parades here. and also some details from their website.

PARADE DATE: March 13, 2010
TIME: Steps off at 10 a.m., generally lasts until 1:30 or 2 p.m.

ROUTE: Starts at Coors Field parking lot, steps off at 27th and Blake, Blake west to 17th, 17th to Wynkoop, Wynkoop back to Coors Field.

VIEWING: Anywhere along the route is a good spot.

PARKING: Street parking is prohibited on the parade route, but plenty of parking lots are available on near-by streets.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Light rail and RTD busses run to the Union Station and parade route areas. Visit the RTD site for route information. Remember that the trains fill up on parade morning so allow yourself plenty of time. To visit RTD LINK click here

REMEMBER: Colorado weather is unpredictable so dress in layers. Remember to use sunscreen and drink plenty of water.

And let’s not forget the music.  Parade organizers have The Bridies as their 2010 Grand Marshals.

“They are an exciting female foursome of high-powered, high-caliber, highly talented musicians that produce a unique blend of Celtic music, rock n’ roll, dance and comedy. These lovely Irish lasses descend upon Denver every St. Patrick’s Day weekend to play at the popular “Green Tie Event” fundraiser sponsored by the Metro Community Providers Network. (MCPN).”

We hope you all have an enjoyable weekend.  One of many, many great things about living downtown is the great energy and outpouring of support from people on the streets during these great events.

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Sales Office Hours:  M-F 11:00 am-6:00 pm

                                      Sat/Sun 11:00 am-5:00pm

891 14th Street, Suite 140, Denver, CO 80202

Things certainly are happening fast.   Last week we announced the first two retail tenants in SPIRE and today we announce two more.  The first is someone we’ve already been talking about quite a bit.  Hertz will be operating their flagship “Connect By Hertz” location from the SPIRE building for the city of Denver.  Connect by Hertz is the environmentally-friendly car share system similar to what is already operating in many major cities.  When you need a car for a few hours or a few days, you simply walk downstairs and take one out.  SPIRE and downtown living is designed to be car optional and we have a number of residents who live and work downtown, embracing the pedestrian and public transportation friendly lifestyle.  Because there are times when a car can be very helpful — a big grocery run before throwing a dinner party or a weekend trip to the mountains– a short term car share option will be available.  Mini Coopers for quick trips and larger vehicles for those mountain ventures are part of the Hertz offering.  We’ve already gotten some great feedback on this amenity from a number of future SPIRE residents.  One such car share advocate is relocating from another major city where they already live car-optional.  With the Connect by Hertz service, they avoid the costs of a car, insurance, and parking.  Other residents might  like the convenience of letting their out-of-town guests staying in a SPIRE guest suite enjoy access to a car while they visit the Mile High City.  It’s a wonderful way to share the benefits of SPIRE with friends and family.  Just another “living green” benefit for our SPIRE residents and those in their life.

Now let’s talk about food.  There is a mainstay of downtown living from major city to major city.. .the toasted decadence of freshly made, packed with tasty ingredients sub or sandwich.  You may have read in the Westword about a sandwich shop that started in Boulder and is preparing to “take over the world”.  That sandwich shop is Snarf’s and we are proud to announce that the newest Snarf’s will be at SPIRE.   The menu at Snarf’s is amazing and we invite you to visit their website to see the many, many, many (and many) awards they have received for their incredible tasty sandwiches, sides, and salads.  Our goal is to make sure that in addition to all the wonderful restaurants, pubs, and entertainments spots within footsteps of the building, our homeowners have some of those conveniences right inside their own front door.   It’s just one of the many advantages of life at SPIRE.

More retail announcements will be on the way but in the meantime if you would like to learn more about the wonderful condos and residences at SPIRE, or schedule your own private tour, please contact our sales office at 720-457-7550.

Cheers!

We are excited to announce that SPIRE has moved ONSITE!

Now that SPIRE is nearing completion and we have a wonderful building to feature, we have relocated our Sales & Design Center onsite to:

SPIRE
891 14th Street, Suite 140
Denver, CO 80202

As of March 1, 2010 we will officially call SPIRE our home. Please stop by today and say “hello” as we showcase our newly designed Sales Center and spectacular models. Our new models are appointed with an inspired mix of contemporary furnishings, luxury textiles and unique home accessories to illustrate chic urban living. Share our excitement as we get one step closer to move-ins. SPIRE is no longer just a dream, it’s now a reality!

SPIRE features many green and sustainable attributes and is one of the largest LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) registered residential projects in the country.  SPIRE offers one-, two-, and three- bedroom homes with prices starting from the high $200,000s.  Homeowners enjoy numerous conveniences including dedicated residential concierge, 24 hour attended lobby, secured deeded parking, state-of-the-art fitness center, billiards room, multi media theatre area, exclusive club lounge on the 42nd floor and much more.  Visit today and discover why SPIRE is one of the fastest selling high-rise developments in the Mile-High City.

We are looking forward to sharing our beautiful new building with you!

The above was the email we just sent out announcing our brand new sales center office.  We are excited to be working inside the SPIRE building as of this week and welcoming our clients and visitors.  Come on down and see what all the excitement is about.

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