234,000 Square Feet
200-Units
7 stories + 2 levels of parking
Innovation Focus: Prefabrication, Opportunity Zone, Sustainability
Completion: April 2025
Develop Design-Build
Along the South Platte River, just steps from Empower Field, Revival on Platte is reactivating a once-overlooked corridor with walkable, connected living. For Pinnacle Partners, the development marked a chance to deliver on the promise of Opportunity Zone investment by creating long-term value—for residents and the city.
But getting there would require more than a strong location and a compelling design. It would take a construction strategy built around certainty, speed, and smarter execution—especially as rising costs, labor constraints, and long permit timelines squeezed every aspect of the delivery window.
The development team faced pressure on multiple fronts. Timelines were already stretched due to a year-long permitting delay. Key materials—like windows, balconies, and stairs—had long lead times and volatile pricing. And the site itself posed constraints typical of an infill project: limited laydown space, tight access, and adjacent bike and pedestrian infrastructure that had to remain active and safe throughout construction.
Overlaying all of this was the need to deliver a high-quality product in a high-visibility location—without letting cost, schedule, or constructability compromises get in the way.
To gain back control, the team turned to prefabrication and early procurement—applying both strategies at scale.
BLUvera®, Mortenson’s prefabrication team, manufactured the building’s interior and exterior wall panels offsite in a controlled environment. Each panel was delivered with plumbing, HVAC, and electrical rough-ins already in place, allowing for just-in-time installation. This approach reduced on-site congestion, increased speed to enclosure, and improved quality across the board.
In parallel, the BLU54® team —Mortenson’s procurement partner—secured key long-lead items like windows, balconies, and stairs early in the process. This strategy minimized material delays and protected the project from cost escalation during a volatile market.
To ensure seamless installation, the team leveraged a full-scale mockup to align on quality and sequencing well in advance. That upfront clarity translated to fewer field issues, tighter installation timelines, and a stronger end result.
This project is proof that prefab can be a competitive edge—not just an idea on paper. With the right team and strategy, it created real outcomes we can measure.
Revival on Platte finished on budget with streamlined installation of prefabricated panels. By integrating prefabrication and a strategic procurement approach from day one, the team gained agility and predictability. Trade partner engagement increased, material delays were avoided, and the final fit-and-finish exceeded expectations—all without slowing field operations.
The finished development includes 200 apartment units across seven stories plus two levels of structured parking below. Designed to reflect its unique surroundings, the building features:
The location speaks for itself: walkable to transit, connected to the trail system, and positioned within one of Denver’s most active growth corridors.
For developers looking to control costs and de-risk delivery—especially in urban infill or OZ contexts—Revival on Platte offers a replicable model. With the right prefab partner, early planning, and a team aligned around outcomes, multifamily projects can be built faster and smarter—without compromising on quality or livability.
This project didn’t just deliver a building. It delivered a playbook.
