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The Wait is Over Legends at Lowry's Phase II is Under Construction

The opportunity is waiting for you at Legends at Lowry, a new community in the distinctive Lowry development. Currently under construction on Phase II, you have the chance to own one of these great homes in one of Denver’s most coveted neighborhoods. And for the first 8 buyers we are offering a $8,000 credit to be used as they wish even closing costs or HOA dues when using their preferred lender. Smart professionals will enjoy the convenience of Legends’ strategic central location, offering short commutes to downtown, DIA, and access to the Front Range lifestyle options.

Homebuyers have different needs and expectations, which is why Legends at Lowry offers more than 12 different one, two and three bedroom floor plans. To personalize your home to your tastes our buyers can choose from three distinct color schemes with upgraded tile, tile accents and cabinets. Many of these thoughtfully designed Legends homes offer vaulted ceilings and attached garages; all feature main floor living options, and are move-in ready with a full stainless kitchen appliance package including the refrigerators. A washer and dryer come standard with every home and many have patios or decks. Surprisingly, these value-rich homes are priced from $120,000, well below market, particularly for their extensive amenity packages and convenient location.

Bordering Prospect Park, Legends residents have a pool and cabana in their community all to themselves and at their virtual back door a 2.5-acre recreational area, featuring a playground, picnic shelter, walking paths, open space areas and a multi-use community fun space, well suited for picnics and lazy family afternoons. Or you can easily explore the 800+ acres of parks and recreation that Lowry has to offer. Combining Denver residents’ love of the outdoors with well designed, stylish, and conveniently located condominiums makes Legends at Lowry a neighborhood not to be missed. Take advantage of your moment today – come experience the urban yet comfortable tree lined streets of Legends.

SALES OFFICE : Open Daily 11- 6 pm at Lowry BLvd & Dayton St. | 9633 E 5th Avenue Denver, CO 80230 303.344.5609 ph more information can be found online at www.LiveLegendsLowry.com

Directions: From I-70 head South on Quebec and then East on Lowry Blvd to Dayton St turn right and follow the signs. From I-225 Exit 6th Ave and head west to Dayton turn left and follow the signs

David Weekley Homes Now Open in EastPark

David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest private homebuilder, is now open and selling in EastPark, Lowry’s newest neighborhood. The Houston-based homebuilder is introducing a new line of single-family homes for the community that are expected to range between 2,100 and 2,900 square feet and start in the high $300s. David Weekley joins several of Colorado’s best homebuilders in EastPark, including McStain Neighborhoods, Harvard Communities, Standard Pacific Homes and Latsis Custom Homes.

“We are excited about our new urban collection, designed specifically for Lowry homebuyers. Lowry is an established and classic community that lives as well as it looks – just like our homes,” said Walter Watson, division president for David Weekley Homes Colorado. “Our innovative and sustainable single-family homes meet Energy Star and Built Green requirements, as well as be certified at the Diamond Level for the Environments for Living Program.”

David Weekley Homes recently opened their model home and are now actively selling in EastPark.

“Lowry is pleased to add David Weekley Homes to our roster of premier builders,” said Al Sigman, director of real estate for Lowry Redevelopment Authority. “The fact that we are attracting new builders despite this difficult financial environment is a testament to how strong the Lowry brand really is."

More than 40 new homes, priced from the $100,000s to more than $1 million, are available in Lowry in four distinct neighborhoods, with a diverse array of product types including single-family and multi-family homes, lofts, paired homes, condominiums, town homes and custom homes. For a complete list of all new, available homes in Lowry from Colorado Land and Home Company, Colorado Community Land Trust, David Weekley Homes, Gallantry, Hangar Lofts, Harvard Communities, Jaydyn Court, Latsis Custom Homes, Luce, McStain Neighborhoods and Standard Pacific Homes, visit www.TheLowryList.com.

Follow the link for more information about David Weekley homes.

The Great Lawn Opening - Saturday, Sept. 12

Celebrate Lowry at the opening of The Great Lawn with a ceremony by City dignitaries, a FREE live concert by local musicians Opie Gone Bad and fun activities for the entire family. There will be a kids zone with a bounce house, bungee trampoline, games and more. In addition, stop by one of Lowry's open houses and enjoy a FREE dessert bar at model homes.

Eight builders will host model home events from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in connection with The Great Lawn event, showcasing a variety of options from the mid 100s to the 700s. Download a model home map here.

Named the "crown jewel" and nucleus of Lowry's park system, The Great Lawn brings 50 acres of open space, with a large center lawn to accomodate community events or passive recreational activities. With The Great Lawn addition, Lowry residents can now enjoy nearly 800 acres of parks and recreational areas, equal in size to 20 percent of all park space in Denver. Lowry's parks and recreational areas include neighborhood parks, regional parks, a sports complex, golf course, natural areas, a community recreation center and an ice arena.

Parking will be limited - you're encouraged to ride bikes or walk to the event. Dates and details are subject to change. Visit www.lowrylink.com for the latest details.

Lowry Dog Park Obtains Preliminary Approval

Tails are wagging all over Lowry with the news that the Lowry Redevelopment Authority (LRA) received positive feedback and preliminary approval of concept plan documents from the local Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) for the Lowry Dog Park. This approval represents a key milestone and sets the direction needed for the LRA to clear the remaining hurdles to finalize construction documents and obtain final approval from stakeholder agencies to begin construction of the planned Dog Park. While the LRA is working toward finalizing construction documents and starting construction of the Dog Park in 2009, the lengthy design approval process has delayed construction and the Park may not be completed until 2010.

Although the proposed Dog Park is not in a flood plain, its proximity to the Westerly Creek Dam requires that designs be approved by several government agencies, which has been ongoing. In addition to UDFCD, the LRA must obtain approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), City Waste Water Management, and Denver Parks and Recreation.

The LRA and the City and County of Denver have set aside land for open space and the Dog Park: west of Yosemite Way and Westerly Creek, south of Sports Boulevard and east of the soccer fields. Preliminary designs call for gravel trails to be constructed leading from Yosemite Way and Sports Boulevard to the Park.

"There isn't a more ideal place in the Lowry community than the location chosen for the Dog Park," said Tom Markham, executive director for the Lowry Redevelopment Authority. "Because of the restrictions on land use adjacent to Westerly Creek Dam it has taken more time for approval, but in the end the community will see why it was worth the wait."

The LRA has been working diligently this year to obtain the needed approval on the Dog Park design to finalize plans and begin construction. When the LRA began the design process for the Dog Park, the USACE did not have guidelines in place to manage utilization of property adjacent to the Westerly Creek Dam. Therefore, USACE requested that UDFCD perform a study to recommend development and operational regulations for the areas surrounding Westerly Creek Dam. This study has taken many months to complete. It is a regulatory document that will assist UDFCD and the USACE in their reviews of the proposed designs.

Once the Lowry Dog Park is completed by the LRA, it will be turned over to Denver Parks and Recreation for oversight, management and enforcement of existig city park regulations.

"The LRA is committed to building a dog park that will meet the needs of the community and their pets for years to come," said Karen Grote, parks project manager of the LRA. "Our objective for the project is to establish a solid foundation that will enable Denver Parks and Recreation to take ownership with support from the community in maintaining and improving the Park going forward."

The majority of the funding earmarked for the Lowry Dog Park is being financed through Tax Increment Financing (TIF) bonds. These bonds provide fixed funding for a number of projects throughout Lowry including the Dog Park. A portion of the TIF funds earmarked for the Dog Park are designed to help finance the core infrastructure construction. Supplemental funds for the Dog Park are being raised by citizens, which will enable the Park to potentially add additional amenities.

The Park is being built with a solid foundation that will enable the community to make enhancements as additional funds become available. The Friends of Lowry Dog Park community group, managed by the Lowry Community Master Association, continues to raise additional funds from donors to help upgrade amenities within the Park. More than $100,000 in upgrades to the Park have been identified for long-term consideration with expenses ranging from $750 for a shade tree to $20,000 for a major shade structure. Other items considered include park benches, dog water fountains and agility obstacles.

"We want to raise funds to provide amenities that make Lowry a premier dog park in Colorado," said Stacie Loucks, executive director of the LCMA. "We have made progress toward our goal, and the more we are able to fundraise, the more features the Park will include."

The exact size and number of enclosures offered within the Lowry Dog Park will not be known until final design approval and construction bids are complete. The proposed total fenced-in area for the Dog Park is currently 5 acres with 16 acres adjacent open space. The overall dedicated open space adjacent to the Westerly Creek Dam including the Dog Park is approximately 22 acres.

To make a donation or to learn more about the Lowry Dog Park, call 303-326-7103.

Award-winning Rampart Campus Lease Available Aug. 1

Rampart Campus, an award-winning historic redevelopment in Lowry, will have a ground floor lease opportunity available Aug. 1. Renovated in 2001, Rampart is widely regarded as one of Denver’s best examples of mid-century modern architecture. The office space for lease is 2,822 square feet of space and is ideal for any general office user or medical tenant. The building features ample parking, including covered parking, and beautiful park-like grounds.

“Our project is unique because it combines our terrific historic legacy and architecture with state-of-the-art systems, allowing our old building to operate better than most brand new buildings,” said Mike Coughlin of Coughlin and Company, Inc. “In fact, Rampart Campus is now home to Kidney Surgical Center and several leading medical and dental practices.”

The campus has won several awards, including preservation awards from Historic Denver and Colorado Preservation Inc. The campus is a registered Denver Landmark, and is named on the National Register of Historic Buildings.

Rampart Campus is home to many of Colorado’s leading medical practices and corporate tenants, including Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers, and Denver Nephrology, among others. In fact, Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers recently extended its lease through 2020. For more information, call Mike Coughlin at 303-863-1900.

Fairway Days at Lowry: CommonGround Golf Course Opens May 23

Join Lowry for Fairway Days, two weekends celebrating the grand opening of the spectacular new CommonGround Golf Course at Lowry. Check out the superb championship 18-hole public course May 23-24 and May 30-31. And while you're out here, experience everything else that Lowry has to offer - from the new homes and the Town Center to the sports complex and the wide-open spaces. Click here for Fairway Days event details.

Tour any Lowry model home any time on either Fairway Days weekend and pick up your Lowry Golf Coupon for a FREE bucket of balls at CommonGround. Also, sign up at each model home for your chance to WIN several FREE foursomes at CommonGround. Additional Fairway Days at Lowry event details will be announced shortly. Check back soon! Download a model home map here.

Owned by the Colorado Golf Association and the Colorado Women’s Golf Association, CommonGround is the work of world-renowned architect Tom Doak and his Renaissance Golf Design group. The 7,200-yard, par 71 layout is a complete re-design of the previous course Mira Vista. The new facility includes an 18-hole championship course, an enhanced practice facility and two short courses devoted to junior golf. For more information about CommonGround, call 303-340-1520 or visit www.commongroundgc.com.

CommonGround is next door to Lowry’s new EastPark neighborhood. New homes are available from the $100s to $1 million. For more information, visit www.lowry.org/eastpark.

Live Lowry. Love Lowry.

Whether you're building careers together, raising a family or taking it easy for a change, Lowry has something for everyone. A unique, diverse community, Lowry is close to the culture and excitement of the city. And within our neighborhoods you'll find a collection of dwellings and businesses as diverse as the people who live here.

How would you Live Lowry? Let our THREE personal lifestyle and new home maps be your guide. (Download the entire map here.)

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Jaydyn Court Now Scheduling Hard Hat Tours

Jaydyn Court, the West Neighborhood’s final new home opportunity, is now offering hard hat tours for prospective homebuyers. Located on Quebec Street directly across from Lowry Town Center, Jaydyn Court offers luxury two- and three-story designer townhomes, at 1,218 and 1,580 square feet, starting from $280,000. Jaydyn Court has sold 6 of the 18 planned homes. Delivery is set for this summer.

“If you are looking for a maintenance-free townhome in a great location, Jaydyn Court is for you,” said Odell Barry of the Horizon Group. “Jaydyn Court is surrounded by everything you need. Our residents can walk to great shopping and restaurants and there is premier recreational, retail and entertainment amenities right at your doorstep.”

Jaydyn Court townhomes feature slab-granite kitchen countertops, Energy Star stainless-steel appliances, nine-foot ceilings and extensive hardwood flooring. Other built-in standard features include dual master suites with walk-in closets, five-piece master baths with designer fixtures, inviting living and dining rooms, and data, voice and video pre-wire capabilities. The townhomes are environmentally friendly and built to green standards. Spacious and extra-wide one- and two-car attached garages are also included.

To schedule a tour or for more information, call 303-452-9099 or visit www.JaydynCourt.com.