Denver's Hottest Downtown Neighborhood

Lower Downtown aka LODO...

Historic warehouses and factories renovated into luxurious lofts just steps away from restaurants, breweries and galleries comprise the Lodo, lower downtown of Denver, Colorado.

It began with a gold rush, hordes of fortune seekers came to find their fame on the banks of the Cherry Creek and Platte River.  Along followed the men of commerce, building stores to supply the fortune hunters.  The railroad followed soon after, Denver was born.

Today history is still has a strong presence in Lodo. The buildings remain, but are now renovated into unique lofts.  The train still arrives each day at Union Station, AMTRAK is joined by RTD's Light Rail.  The 16th Street Mall buses originate there too.  It is a busy bustling place. In fact you can take the Ski Train to Winter Park for a great day of skiing and never have to get in a car.

Coors Field built to look old fits oh so well in the neighborhood.  So do the dozens of bars and breweries that serve up food and good cheer for the fans of Denver.

Home to 5 professional sports team, there is hardly a  night when something isn't happening in Lodo.  At Coors Field the Rockies swing the bat.  In the house that John Elway built (Invesco Field at Mile High) the Broncos kick around a football in the rare air at 5280 feet. Don't forget the Pepsi Center where either the Denver Nuggets bounce for baskets or the Avalanche pull off a power play on the ice.

Living in Lodo, a fan could walk to all these venues. Or be like Mayor John Hickenlooper and hop on a Vespa to beat the traffic. 

Lodo is within walking distance to the Denver Center for Performing Arts, the largest entertainment complex under one roof this side of the Kennedy Center!  Ten separate theaters, a the newly renovated Ellie Caulkins Opera House and the Colorado Ballet.  Denver loves it's culture. 

Lodo Real Estate

Living in Lodo means a Loft.  Lodo has both new and old Lofts or as we call them "hard loft" or "soft loft." Which you choose is up to you.  Hard lofts are renovated buildings or areas above commercial sites that keep the integrity of the "old feel."  The interior will most likely be brick scared from the life of its past.  The floors are usually wood or perhaps upgraded to tile.  Kitchens come in a variety of styles, some prefer small, but many lofts have kitchens that dominate the room. 

Hard lofts are in short supply so soft lofts have been built to take care of the demand.  Soft lofts are snazzy new

 places with soaring ceilings and exposed construction.  Funky, fun and convenient to a lifestyle of downtown living.

If you are considering a loft in Lodo, bring lots of money.  The area is hot, convenient and very desirable.  Loft prices start at $400k, but that does not buy a very big one.  Need parking?  Like most cities parking is always a premium.  Some loft buildings will offer deeded parking with your loft, others do not provide it, so you will need to consider paying for parking somewhere else, or ditching the car. 

Want a loft with a view? 

Most people do not look at loft living because they want a view.  Yes, a view (of the mountains is possible, but you will pay for it!)  Loft dwellers typically are in Lodo because they want the convenience of living where the action is.  There's nothing like leaving your front door and having a choice of dozens of places to eat or have coffee when the mood hits.

Many people have lofts in Lodo and live in the mountains the rest of the time.  Lodo is a perfect location for that second home in The City! 

Loft living is not exclusive to the young, everyone young and not so young find living in Lodo a dream come true.  Come explore and see why so many people love Denver's Lower Downtown, Lodo!

For more information about Lodo and other loft living visit Denver Loft Homes.