Grill of the city
Scott Miller
Mountain States Business Unit Leader
DPR construction
Miller says the Denver market will be relatively stable through the rest of 2026, with key sectors continuing to show resilience.
“Health care continues to be a bright spot in the metro area, as most major systems are planning expansions, renovations or new hospital projects. Multifamily also continues to advance, albeit at a more measured pace compared to the rapid growth seen in previous years,” he says.
“Activity is particularly concentrated in the River North Arts District (RiNo), which is beginning to see hotel projects enter early planning and construction phases. Cherry Creek continues to differentiate itself from broader local and national trends, driven by a strong drive for quality in the office, retail and residential markets,” he adds.
“Denver benefits from a strong and diverse employer base, which continues to support long-term economic stability; however, challenges remain. The full impact of Denver’s data center moratorium remains to be seen, but [it] It will almost certainly boost related construction activity in surrounding cities and in Wyoming, where demand remains strong,” he says.
