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Check back frequently to find out the latest progress on our building renovations.
As CEO Dr. Carl Clark explains, “When MHCD committed to moving from an illness-management perspective to a recovery focus, it meant we needed to increase the number of people we were serving. Over the past five years, we doubled the number served but have not doubled the space available for outpatient services. That is why purchase of a new property became so important.”
Led by CFO Forrest Cason, board and staff leadership worked for many months to determine the best solution to our space problem. MHCD contracted with City Projects, a company whose motto is “Social Change through Real Estate”, to help us conduct a space study. Based on the study findings, we determined that the most efficient and effective plan would be to consolidate four of our adult clinics. We then began researching potential sites. When we found the property formerly known as the North Pavilion at 4455 E. 12th Ave., we knew we had found the right home for our adult recovery services. City Projects will remain our representative throughout the construction phase of the building.
Because MHCD is very strong operationally, we were able to purchase the property at the end of 2010 and move forward with planning for its complete renovation to make it a welcoming space for those we serve and for our exceptional staff members. A project design team has been meeting to guide the design and remodeling process. Davis Partnership has been selected at the project architect to design the remodeled space to make it into a landmark recovery facility that is also green and sustainable.
Taylor Kohrs was selected as the General Contractor and has been working on the demolition of the interior of the building so that construction can begin early Fall 2011.
As with any major project like this, there are milestones along the way:
| November 30 | Demolition of the 1930-50's building will occur |
| Week of November 28 | Parking garage construction is anticipated pending permit approval Note: There will be more activity at 4455 E. 12th Avenue with additional trucks and evacuation equipment. Our building contractor, Taylor Kohrs will continue to oversee the construction and the Mental Health Center of Denver is here to answer any of your questions or concerns. |
July, 2012 |
Anticipated Opening of the 4455 East 12th Avenue Site |
| October 2011 | Demolition is proceeding and is expected to be completed. |
| September 21, 2011 | The Rezoning is moving through the City process. The Planning Commission meeting is Scheduled for September 21, 2011 |
July, 2011 |
Demolition and renovation begins |
June 1, 2011 |
Taylor Kohrs has been selected as the General Contractor |
June 6, 2011 |
The Rezoning Application has been submitted to the city of Denver |
June 16, 2011 |
The Bellevue Hale Neighborhood Association and the Colorado Boulevard Health District have provided Letters of Support |
June 17, 2011 |
The final design for the exterior and interior renovation has been completed |
June 30, 2011 |
The University of Colorado has vacated the property |
Week of July 5, 2011 |
Renovation to the interior of the building will start |
July 27, 2011 |
Taylor Kohrs has developed a Construction Staging Plan that will be shared with the Bellevue Hale Neighborhood Association |
February, 2011 |
MHCD initiates information meetings with Bellevue-Hale Neighborhood Association and Colorado Boulevard Health District |
February, 2011 |
Architectural firm selected: Davis Partnership |
February, 2011 |
Design process begins with completion anticipated by end of April, 2011 |
January, 2011 |
City Projects selected as MHCD’s Owner’s Representative |
December, 2010 |
MHCD Board of Directors approved purchase of building from University of Colorado and financing plan with BBVA Compass Bank |
November, 2010 |
Contract negotiations underway and financing secured |
October, 2010 |
Property at 4455 E. 12th Avenue identified as possible option |
August, 2010 |
City Projects leads effort for site selection |
April, 2010 |
City Projects completes strategic assessment report identifying space needs and options |
December, 2009 |
MHCD achieves our strategic goal of doubling the number of clients served |
November, 2009 |
MHCD conducts strategic review of our financial position |
January, 2005 |
Dr. Clark sets strategic vision for MHCD to double the number of consumers served |
February 16, 2010 - Mental Health Center of Denver acquires building for future adult services recovery center
