City of Wheat Ridge #252927

Redevelopment/Reuse Partnership for Two Vacant Elementary School Properties in Wheat Ridge, CO

The City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado is seeking qualified developers or entities to partner on the redevelopment or reuse of two vacant elementary school properties. - Properties involved: - Kullerstrand Elementary School (12225 W 38th Avenue) - Wilmore Davis Elementary School (7975 W 41st Avenue) - Properties are owned by Jefferson County Public Schools (Jeffco), which closed the schools in May 2023 - The city currently uses portions of each property for parks and recreation and intends to maintain these uses long-term - The city seeks a partner to redevelop or reuse the school-building portions of each site - JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated) is supporting the process as the real estate advisory firm - Respondents may propose for one or both sites - Key requirements: - Proposals must address zoning, site improvements, compatibility with city plans, financial capacity, and relevant experience - Alignment with city zoning and comprehensive plan is required - Public access to park and recreation areas must be maintained - Rezoning may be necessary for certain uses - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, but JLL is highlighted as the real estate advisor

Description

The City of Wheat Ridge is seeking statements of interest for the redevelopment and/or reuse of two vacant public elementary school properties: Kullerstrand Elementary School and Wilmore Davis Elementary School. These schools, owned by Jefferson County Public Schools, were closed in May 2023. The city currently uses parts of each property for parks and recreation and wishes to maintain this use long-term but cannot utilize or repurpose the entire properties or buildings. The city seeks a partner to redevelop or reuse the school-containing portions and will collaborate with the selected respondent(s) to present a reuse proposal to Jefferson County Public Schools.

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