downtown denver

SOLERA. THE FIRST LEED®-GOLD CERTIFIED APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT IN DOWNTOWN DENVER

  • 120 units
  • Development
  • Construction
  • Lease-Up Property Management

About Solera

Completed in 2010, Solera established Zocalo as a leader in sustainable urban development, becoming the first green apartment community in downtown Denver and the first for-rent high-rise in the Denver metro area to achieve LEED® Gold Certification.

SUSTAINABILITY STATUS

LEED®-Gold Certified

PROPERTY SIZE

120 units

ZOCALO SCOPE

Developer, General Contractor, Lease-up Property Manager

PROJECT STATUS  

Sold

PROPERTY TYPE

12-story multi-family high-rise with on-site commercial space

COMPLETION DATE

2012

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

University of Denver Burns School School of Real Estate – Project of the Year, Grand Tribute Award for the Most Innovative Technology – Apartment Association of Metro Denver

Located three blocks from Coors Field, Solera combines an exceptional downtown location with innovative sustainability features, including fuel-efficient vehicle parking, on-site composting, and photovoltaic roof-mounted solar panels. The project earned numerous accolades, including the 2010 University of Denver Burns School of Real Estate Project of the Year Award and the Apartment Association of Metro Denver’s Grand Tribute Award for Most Innovative Technology.

Solera’s success demonstrated the market value of sustainable design, achieving 60% energy savings compared to EPA apartment averages, reaching over 90% occupancy within its first year, and achieving some of the highest rents in downtown Denver. The project’s performance and recognition reflect Zocalo’s commitment to creating innovative communities that deliver lasting value.