New, Transit-Oriented, Affordable Apartments Open in Commerce City
COMMERCE CITY – Nesbitt Development, Brinshore Development and Urban Land Conservancy (ULC) celebrated on June 9 the grand opening of South Platte Crossing Apartments, a new 60-apartment affordable housing community in Commerce City built to serve families earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income. Located just two blocks from RTD’s N Line Commuter Rail Station at 72nd Avenue, the $28 million project delivers new transit-oriented housing to one of Colorado’s fastest-growing areas.
The site of the South Platte Crossing Apartments will be held in ULC’s community land trust for at least 99 years, preserving long-term affordability and community benefits. The development is adjacent to the Commerce City Community Campus, a vibrant hub of nonprofits and municipal service providers, which offers residents convenient proximity to health care, behavioral health, early childhood education, and other vital services.
“South Platte Crossing shows how we can create lasting affordability while ensuring families live close to transit, services and opportunity,” said Sarah Harman, senior vice president of real estate for ULC. “This partnership is a model for thoughtful, accessible, transit-oriented development in Colorado.”
The development includes studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with 70% of homes reserved for residents earning 50% or less of the area median income.
South Platte Crossing Amenities Built Around Community Spirit
Designed by Carvell Architects, and built by Alliance Construction Solutions, South Platte Crossing aims to foster a sense of community. Amenities include a community room with kitchen, fitness center, conference room, interior courtyard with a children’s playground, second-floor terrace, and secure bike storage on every level. Nesbitt Development is providing transit cards to all residents, giving them greater access to jobs and cultural resources in downtown Denver and the northern metro area.
“South Platte Crossing reflects my belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to live in a safe, affordable home connected to transit, services, and community,” said Eric Nesbitt, principal of Nesbitt Development. “This project supports families who want to remain rooted in Commerce City, and it’s an example of how thoughtful development can make a real difference.”
The development of South Platte Crossing created $28 million of economic activity in Commerce City and an estimated 200 new jobs via construction. The entire design and construction team was based locally in the Denver metro area.
“This is what community-focused development looks like — working with local partners to create affordable homes with access to transit, services and long-term stability, and we’re thrilled to provide this housing solution to the Commerce City community,” said David Brint, co-founding principal of Brinshore Development.
About Nesbitt Development, LLC: Founded in 2019, Nesbitt Development is a natural extension of Eric L. Nesbitt’s decades of experience in real estate law and commercial brokerage. The firm’s mission is to invest in historically underserved communities and help create lasting affordability and opportunity through real estate projects that reflect the values and needs of the communities we serve.
About Brinshore Development, LLC: Brinshore Development is a national leader in the development and operation of affordable housing. With more than 31 years of housing experience, Brinshore excels at creating diverse teams to transform the most complex development challenges into beautifully designed, vibrant communities. Brinshore’s portfolio includes more than 12,000 affordable rental housing units, representing $4.8 billion of investment in sixteen states and the District of Columbia. For more information on Brinshore’s community investments, visit www.brinshore.com.
About Urban Land Conservancy: Established in 2003, Urban Land Conservancy is a Denver-based nonprofit real estate development company that uses innovative methods to protect affordability in perpetuity and benefit urban communities in the Denver region. ULC preserves, develops and invests in affordable housing, nonprofit commercial space, community centers and schools. Learn more at urbanlandc.org.
About Carvell Architects: Founded in 1995, Carvell Architects is a Denver-based architecture firm nationally recognized for its innovation in the design and construction of affordable and workforce housing. The firm’s portfolio spans LIHTC mixed-income housing, next-generation student life facilities, and public-private partnership (P3) developments across the Rocky Mountain West and beyond. With a hands-on studio approach, Carvell Architects blends deep technical expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver resilient, community-focused spaces that respond to the economic, social, and civic needs of each project. Learn more at carvellarchitects.com.
Photo credit: Carvell Architects
