About Us

Zocalo Community Development is a next-generation real estate company, joining social purpose with profitability to create sustainable projects aligned with key demographic, market, and environmental trends.

We believe real estate can be a force for good by building vibrant, inclusive, and equitable communities of enduring economic value, social connection, and exemplary environmental standards.

Our Story

What’s in a name? In this case, everything.

Originating from the Aztec culture, a Zocalo is a public plaza found in towns and cities throughout Latin America. These spaces serve as gathering places where people connect, celebrate, and build community.

Our name is a constant reminder of our mission: to build vibrant, inclusive, and equitable communities that bring people together and create lasting value for residents, neighborhoods, and stakeholders alike.

since 2006

OUR HISTORY

Founded in 2006 and based in Denver, Colorado, Zocalo has developed more than 1,849 residential units representing over $280 million in development cost, with an additional 1,537 units in the pipeline. Throughout our growth, our commitment has remained the same: to create communities where people connect and thrive.

CORE VALUES

The spirit of our company lies in our core values, which serve as a reminder for how we want to show up for each other, for our residents, and for our communities.

CORE VALUES

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  • STEWARDSHIP

    We are convinced that we can build a company that helps transform the real estate industry into a force for good and, in the process, rebuild and strengthen vibrant, inclusive, equitable communities and help to mend the ecosystems upon which they depend.

  • PEOPLE

    We recognize that business excellence and operational effectiveness require many points of view, backgrounds, and skills, and challenge ourselves openly and thoughtfully engage diverse stakeholders across our organization, and in our projects to harness their insight and wisdom.

  • INTEGRITY

    Integrity means consistently doing what’s right, even when no one is watching. We lead with honesty, accountability, and respect, building lasting relationships with residents, partners, colleagues, and the communities we serve.

  • RESOURCEFULNESS

    The scale and complexity of the economic, social, and environmental challenges we face demand curiosity, open-mindedness, and compassion. There are no silver bullets or easy answers, only hard work and a willingness to test and learn from our mistakes.

  • INNOVATION

    Zocalo uses systems thinking as a way of understanding and changing the land use and development systems, and seeing overall structures, patterns and cycles first. Systems thinking allows us to identify the causes, not just the symptoms, of problems, and how best to fix them, within the company and in the community where we work.

  • TEAMWORK

    Our fundamental goal is to build a company where colleagues engage and share the excitement and hard work of Zocalo’s values and aspirations. We achieve these through teamwork and a sense of shared mission that propels us together and forward.

Community Involvement

Partnering with local communities and supporting organizations that further our mission is woven into Zocalo’s DNA.

One example is our partnership with Warren Village, a Denver-based nonprofit that helps low-income single-parent families achieve personal and economic self-sufficiency through housing, education, and family support services.

Our partnership with Warren Village is a natural extension of our business and reflects our belief that creating stronger communities requires investment beyond the buildings themselves.

Warren Village

Recognition & Impact

Over the years, Zocalo has been recognized for its leadership in sustainable development, community impact, innovation, and workplace culture.

Key Highlights:

  • Developer of the Year
  • Project of the Year
  • Best Design of the Year
  • Grand Tribute Award for Most Outstanding Management Company
  • Best Places to Work in Multifamily
  • Best Places to Work for Women in Multifamily
  • Multiple sustainability, innovation, and resident satisfaction awards

These recognitions reflect our commitment to creating communities that deliver meaningful
experiences for residents while generating long-term value for stakeholders.

Awards & Recognition

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We’re honored to be recognized by the community at large for our work to build better communities through thoughtful and planet-friendly developments.

  • #16 Best Places to Work in Multifamily

    2026

    Multifamily Leadership

    #16 Best Places to Work in Multifamily

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  • #4 Best Places to Work in Multifamily for Women

    2026

    Multifamily Leadership

    #4 Best Places to Work in Multifamily for Women

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  • #8 Best Places to Work in Multifamily

    2025

    Multifamily Leadership

    #8 Best Places to Work in Multifamily

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  • Company Award Winner for Resident Satisfaction

    2023

    SATISFACTS AWARDS

    Company Award Winner for Resident Satisfaction

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  • #2 Best Places to Work in Multifamily for Women

    2023

    Multifamily Leadership

    #2 Best Places to Work in Multifamily for Women

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  • #15 Best Places to Work in Multifamily

    2023

    Multifamily Leadership

    #15 Best Places to Work in Multifamily

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  • Kingsley Excellence Award Vita - Coda - Edit

    2022

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    Kingsley Excellence Award Vita - Coda - Edit

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  • Top Ten Best Places to Work in Multifamily

    2022

    Multifamily Leadership

    Top Ten Best Places to Work in Multifamily

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  • Company Award Winner for Resident Satisfaction

    2022

    SATISFACTS AWARDS

    Company Award Winner for Resident Satisfaction

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  • Edit RINO - Multifamily Development of The Year

    2021

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    Edit RINO - Multifamily Development of The Year

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  • Company Award Winner for Resident Satisfaction

    2021

    SATISFACTS AWARDS

    Company Award Winner for Resident Satisfaction

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  • The Quayle - Outstanding Building / Deveopment

    2020

    Association for commuter Transportation

    The Quayle - Outstanding Building / Deveopment

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  • Edit RINO - Multifamily Development of The Year

    2020

    NAIOP COLORADO CHAPTER

    Edit RINO - Multifamily Development of The Year

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  • Company Award Winner for Resident Satisfaction

    2020

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    Company Award Winner for Resident Satisfaction

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  • Company Award Winner for Resident Satisfaction

    2020

    SATISFACTS AWARDS

    Company Award Winner for Resident Satisfaction

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  • The Quayle Awarded for Community Preservation

    2019

    HISTORIC DEVER

    The Quayle Awarded for Community Preservation

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  • Susan Maxwell Awarded Chief Operating Officer of the Year

    2019

    DENVER BUSINESS JOURNAL C-SUITE AWARD

    Susan Maxwell Awarded Chief Operating Officer of the Year

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  • #15 Best Places to Work in Multifamily

    2019

    Multifamily Leadership

    #15 Best Places to Work in Multifamily

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  • Company Award Winner for Resident Satisfaction

    2019

    SATISFACTS AWARDS

    Company Award Winner for Resident Satisfaction

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  • Zocalo Named Top Tree Best Places to Work In Denver

    2018

    Best places to work

    Zocalo Named Top Tree Best Places to Work In Denver

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  • Impact Award for Catalyzing Development in Arapahoe Square

    2017

    Downtown Denver partnership

    Impact Award for Catalyzing Development in Arapahoe Square

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  • Charity Challenge Award Winner

    2018

    Apartment Association of metro denver

    Charity Challenge Award Winner

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  • Grand Tribute Award for Management & Sustainbility

    2015

    Apartment Association of metro denver

    Grand Tribute Award for Management & Sustainbility

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  • 2020 Lawrence - Most Sustainable Community

    2015

    Apartment Association of metro denver

    2020 Lawrence - Most Sustainable Community

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  • Cadence Recognized as Project of the Year

    2014

    Downtown Denver partnership

    Cadence Recognized as Project of the Year

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  • Cadence Recognized as New Business of the Year

    2014

    Lodo Limelight awards

    Cadence Recognized as New Business of the Year

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  • 2020 Lawrence Recognized for Best Design

    2013

    Mayor’s design awards

    2020 Lawrence Recognized for Best Design

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  • Zocalo Named Developer of The Year

    2012

    Denver business journal powerbook awards

    Zocalo Named Developer of The Year

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  • Solera Wins Tribute Award for Innovation & Technology

    2011

    apartment association of metro denver

    Solera Wins Tribute Award for Innovation & Technology

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  • Solera Recognized as Project of the Year

    2010

    university of Denver burns school of real estate

    Solera Recognized as Project of the Year

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  • Riverclay Recognized as Innovation of the Year

    2009

    Environmental Defense Fund

    Riverclay Recognized as Innovation of the Year

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  • David Zucker Recognized as Business Leader of the Year

    2007

    Microbusiness development corp

    David Zucker Recognized as Business Leader of the Year

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