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].

Financial firm’s closure cues 224 layoffs

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A financial company is winding down its operations in the Denver Tech Center and will be letting go of its entire staff in waves between September and June.

Wash Park church sold for $1M

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A new buyer has stepped in to take over a 100-year-old Wash Park church property that fielded plenty of requests from developers.

Chick-fil-A plans trip back to DIA’s food court

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After about 10 years away from the Denver airport, the chicken chain is hoping to once again land a spot there, and the matter is set to go before City Council today.

Jefferson Park home market getting a bump

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The busy residential market in Jefferson Park is getting 18 new townhomes, and the project’s developer has its eye on nearby land for another dozen units.

Texas taco shop launches into Denver debut

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With the demolition of a sandwich chain’s former Broadway building, an Austin taco restaurant is kicking off its 10-shop expansion into the Denver area.

Old YMCA sold, with new homes in the works

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A North City Park property that was formerly home to a YMCA was finally sold earlier this month, and the buyer is planning a residential redevelopment that could add up to 100 units to the neighborhood.

Mexican eatery planting flag in Aurora project

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The upcoming Stanley Marketplace development just outside of Stapleton is adding a new restaurant to its lineup: a Mexican spot with locations at the Source and in Longmont.

College sparks apartment tower project

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What began as a trade school’s search for more parking turned into a $14 million land deal and a plan for an expanded campus and apartment high-rise in partnership with a local developer.