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One of the great heroes of urbanism of the last 100 years was the indomitable Dana Crawford. She passed last month at 94. Dana was a force. She saved Larimer Square, which, it's worth remembering, was at the heart of Denver's skid row in 1963. The best thinking of the time was to just tear it all down. Dana literally staged sit-ins in the buildings while excavators waited outside. She was and will probably always be Denver's preeminent preservationist. Yet, Dana was no NIMBY. She pushed across Denver, both as a developer in her own right and as an inspiration and nag for the rest of the city's development community. Dana was delightfully sassy, often teasing, pretty precisely, one of your authors. She was also determined to do right by the city she loved. Perhaps more than any of our city's leaders in the last century, she understood what made a city important. Our fearless leader, Chris Frampton, has never forgotten what she said to him two years after he moved to Denver, mentoring him over a cup of coffee at the old Common Grounds: "Chris, when another person moves to the suburbs, things get a little worse. One more car on the street, one less spot in the parking lot, one more kid in the class. When a person moves to downtown, things get better. One more filled seat in the theater. One more reason to open a bar. One more person in the nightclub. One more customer for this coffee shop. Cities aren't suburbs, and they shouldn't be, because cities get better."

Did you know that while the Viceroy Snowmass operates like a hotel, each room and suite is privately owned? As Andy Gunion, managing partner at East West Partners shares with Business Insider, "Every single unit here is owned by an individual person, but in this building, 90% of those people put them back into the Viceroy rental program. Most people that are staying there as a guest have no idea that they're staying in someone's condo." Between Viceroy's large living spacing, luxurious amenities, and slopeside access, it's easy to get on board with living in a luxury hotel. Read the full Business Insider article ↠ https://lnkd.in/g_x24KXJ #createterrificplaces

Purchasing opens today for a Cloudstone or Residence at Stratos Snowmass - the final residential collection in Snowmass Base Village. Stratos provides ski-in/ski-out access to Snowmass Resort and walkability to the Base Village -- meaning you can skip the traffic, the parking hassles, the schlepping of gear and the tears, allowing you to fully embrace the powder, apres, family, and friends. Learn more ↠ stratossnowmass.com #createterrificplaces

What a great write-up about all of the terrific places currently offered in Snowmass by our team and partners! Thank you to Aspen Daily News for sharing more about Stratos (which will officially go online with priority reservations opening on Jan. 30th), as well as all of our projects in the Snowmass area. Read the full article ↠ https://lnkd.in/g-2Jgqnk #createterrificplaces

There's a trick to creating terrific places: start somewhere amazing. The incredible places where East West works are not an accident. They are the result of decades of effort from those communities and their leadership. Residents care about historic preservation in Charleston. They worry about views and employees in Avon. They care deeply about affordable housing and open space in Cherry Creek. This care makes places great; it also creates unique entitlement environments. Okay, maybe "unique" means "difficult." Rezoning Cherry Creek West took over three years. Entitling The West End in Edwards took 882 days.  We learned a lot along the way and wanted to share a few things with you: * Patience: It just takes a while. However, there's a moat created by these processes and the best land is worth it. * Flexibility: The approval process at Courier Square in Charleston was relatively quick, primarily because of our public charrette process. By adjusting our plans, pretty dramatically, to respond to community input, we ended up with a better project and great support. * Be In The Community: East West team members are deeply integrated into their communities. We sit on community boards, volunteer in the community, and advocate for great policy. That trust served us incredibly well when negotiating our community benefits agreement at Cherry Creek West. We knew everyone. * Actively Engaged: At The West End in Edwards, we reported to over referral agencies. Each of those has employees that care deeply about their responsibilities and work on real mandates from the government. Making them a part of our design team, considering their needs as best we can allowed for amendments and allowances that were needed to make the project feasible. They understood us because we understood them. Entitlements are hard; they are worth it. #createterrificplaces

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Katie Blum to Managing Partner of Charleston and Harriette Calder to Senior Vice President of Development in Charleston. As Managing Partner, Katie will guide efforts across Charleston, including Courier Square, all while continuing to foster the team’s strong culture that makes East West Partners stand out. In her new role, Harriette will take full responsibility for leading Daniel Island, with support from Katie. Promotions like these are a testament not only to Katie and Harriette’s exceptional leadership and talent, but also to the incredible work of our entire South Carolina team. #createterrificplaces

Congratulations to The Cape on Kiawah team for receiving LEED Gold Certification! The Cape is focused on sustainability, stewardship, and preserving Kiawah Island with the team constantly focused on a resource-efficient infrastructure, energy-efficient materials, and utilities ↠ https://lnkd.in/ev8w7n8 This is a testament to their hard work and our unwavering commitment as a company to care for our environment and build sustainably. #createterrificplaces

We're thrilled to announce that following a meticulous restoration, 71 Wentworth has officially reopened, bringing life back to a Charleston landmark that has stood in quiet anticipation for decades. With a careful blend of historic reverence and modern luxury, this iconic building has been beautifully reimagined, and its lights are now back on—brighter than ever—illuminating a space of timeless grandeur in the heart of Charleston. Follow along ↠ 71wentworth.com. #createterrificplaces

We're looking for a Real Estate Development Associate to join our terrific team! Based onsite at our Snowmass Village office, you will be at the heart of our new development at Snowmass Base Village. This job involves a mix of project coordination, construction management, sales support, and administrative tasks. If you’re ready to join one of Outside Magazine's Best Places To Work, we’d love to hear from you! We are accepting applications through December 1, 2024. Learn more about the position and apply here ↠ https://lnkd.in/gFkUpT96 #createterrificplaces #nowhiring

At East West Partners, we strive to be an incredible place to build a career and to create a culture where our teammates feel respected, valued, and empowered. This week, we are honored and proud to announce that we have been recognized for this by being named the 42nd best place to work in the country on Outside Magazine's top 50 list. This award highlights all of the hard work that everyone at East West undertakes as well as our overall goal of being the most respected developer in America by 2027. And in a lot of ways, this reward reflects something we already knew: working together is a tremendous honor and an awesome opportunity. Here's to continuing to create terrific places! #createterrificplaces #bestplacestowork