Fire Clay Lofts

Who is Urban Ventures LLC?

Urban Ventures, LLC is a real estate development company specializing in loft and condominium housing, mixed-use, and renovating historic properties in Denver's urban neighborhoods.

Susan Powers, who is the former director of the Denver Urban Renewal Authority, and five partners, several of whom are well known in the Denver development community, formed Urban Ventures in 1998.

Susan and the partners have been active in the renovation of downtown properties since the early 1080's. Previous activities include The Denver Pavilions (a 350,000 sq. ft, retail center), The Denver Dry Lofts (formerly a 300,000 sq. ft. department store), Mercantile Square, Elitch Gardens Amusement Park, Silver Square (previously a five building warehouse complex), and The Studebaker Building (mixed-use and residential components).

Currently Urban Ventures is completing Highland Terrace, a fifty-six-unit condominium project in the Highlands neighborhood, and Fire Clay Lofts, a three phase 156-unit development also in the Highlands neighborhood.

"Urban Ventures, LLC is committed to the redevelopment and revitalization of the neighborhoods surrounding the core of Downtown Denver."

Susan Powers, President, was the former Director of the Denver Urban Renewal Authority (DURA) from 1987 to 1998. Urban Ventures, LLC is a combined effort of Susan and five additional partners/investors that have played an integral role in Downtown Denver's renaissance since the early 1980's

Urban Ventures, LLC was formed in 1998 to focus on new construction and rehabilitation of existing structures in the Denver Urban Marketplace.

Susan and her partners at Urban Ventures LLC are committed to the redevelopment and revitalization of the Downtown Denver are and continues to contribute towards this goal with the Fire Clay Lofts.