Noteworthy Mention of the West Colfax Neighborhood

Denver’s West Colfax Neighborhood takes its name from West Colfax Avenue, the busiest street in the neighborhood and one of the longest in the country which runs east and west.

Architecture and Homes in West Colfax

The West Colfax Neighborhood is a diverse community with single-family homes, condos, and apartments. After years of economic struggles, the area is experiencing a revival thanks to the Sloans Development Project. Situated just south of Sloan’s Lake, this initiative is revitalizing the neighborhood. While single-family homes are decreasing, there’s a rise in multi-family projects. Efforts are also underway to develop more affordable housing options.

Leading the initiative is the Vida building, overseen by the Denver Housing Authority. Vida is poised to offer “175 low-income restricted units tailored for seniors and/or disabled individuals, accompanied by nearly 30,000 square feet of commercial space and health services on the ground level to support the local community.” This endeavor aims to distinguish the West Colfax Neighborhood from other Denver districts by fostering a more diverse mixed-income community, inclusive of low-income seniors and families.

Furthermore, Zocalo will begin construction of a large development, 17th and Newton, which will incorporate market-rate multi-family housing along with income-restricted condos and apartments. The area will be tied directly with Sloan’s Lake with a multi-modal bike and pedestrian path through the center of the site, running from Meade Street to 17th Avenue.

Recreation and Culture

The West Colfax Neighborhood is undergoing a remarkable revival, emerging as Denver’s vibrant new art hub. Embark on a unique artistic journey along the 40 West ArtLine – a mesmerizing walking and biking experience nestled in the heart of the 40 West Arts Creative District on historic West Colfax. Prepare to feast your eyes on a visual delight! Wander or cycle through this ingenious network of art installations, murals, whimsical sidewalk displays, charming fence art, and captivating sculptures, all set against the backdrop of Colorado’s stunning outdoors. Throughout the year, immerse yourself in a plethora of special events, exhibitions, live performances, and more in this dynamic area.

Other highlights include:

• Little Man Ice Cream Factory | “The Factory” is a 6,000 square foot state-of-the-art tasting room and production kitchen located on West Colfax. Inspired by factories and craftsmen from the beginning of the 20th century, the shop is defined by industrial details, rustic steel, exposed pipes, curvilinear shapes, and detailed brickwork. Guests order flights of ice cream, scoops, shakes and daily Factory Specials from “The Flight Deck,” while enjoying the smells and sights of homemade ice cream, waffle cones, chocolates and baked goods crafted on site.”
• Alamo Drafthouse | Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake features eight screens for new release movies, family and independent films, as well as the Alamo’s unique signature repertory programming. The auditorium is equipped with the highest quality Sony 4K digital projection and RealD 3D presentations. State-of-the-art bi-amplified QSC digital audio systems provide full range multi-channel fidelity for faithful reproduction of audio soundtracks. In addition to the superior AV equipment, the layout of each auditorium has eliminated the traditional front row, ensuring there is no bad seat in the house.”
• Tap & Burger Sloan’s Lake | Tap & Burger is known for their delicious, gourmet burgers and sandwiches. And of course, it’s necessary to wash down the delectable vittles with a brew from the extensive selection of beer.”