Mayor Mike Johnston announced this week an expanded vision for East Colfax that will include retail and workforce housing alongside a rebuilt Denver Police District 6 Station. The development is timed to take advantage of the new East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, which is expected to wrap construction along that section of Colfax this year.
“Colfax has a little bit of everything, but if there’s one thing it could use more of, it’s housing,” said Mayor Mike Johnston. “This project delivers affordability without sacrificing Colfax’s unique character, and with the BRT line in its final stages, will come just in time to enjoy one of the easiest commutes in the city.”
Denver Police are nearing construction of a state-of-the-art facility on East Colfax and Washington Street that will serve Police District 6 and replace the current, aging facility. That project, approved by voters as part of the Elevate Bond, is expected to seek contract approval from Council and break ground this fall before wrapping by December 2027. The police station will provide more space for officers, address the community’s desire for a greater police presence along the corridor, and feature a fully accessible community room for members of the public to gather. Officers will work at the Police Administration Building on Cherokee St. during construction…