ULC and partners celebrate 60 new, transit-oriented, affordable apartments in 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.

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.