Burl Rolett

Burl Rolett was a BusinessDen reporter who covered commercial real estate and the business of sports until 2017. He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University. Email him at [email protected].

Former doctor plans jazz spot, apartments on Welton

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Hoping to bring a bit of Five Points’ jazz history to the present-day rush of new development, a local family has plans for a commercial space, jazz club and apartment project on Welton Street.

Couple adding new food spot to RiNo map

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Finding a hole in the RiNo casual and late-night dining scene, two UC Boulder grads have hatched a plan for a New Orleans-inspired restaurant and music spot.

Small lot near Union Station fetches $20M

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A 1-acre parcel sitting in prime development territory just behind Union Station was sold last week, and it could sustain up to 20 stories of development.

Sushi spot paves way for large parking deck

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The owner of a Pearl Street sushi restaurant is tearing up two neighboring lots with plans to add a 150-spot parking structure with a pair of retail spaces.

Mortuary building poised for new life

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A 100-year-old former mortuary building on an Alameda Avenue corner could be revived with development under new owners.