Ground-Up Multifamily / DenverModera University Park
A 234-unit, six-story apartment community south of downtown Denver — Mill Creek's first self-perform project out of its Colorado office.
Modera University Park is a 234-unit, six-story apartment community south of downtown Denver, near the University of Denver. The project broke ground in 2023 and was Mill Creek's first self-perform job out of its Colorado office. Lars served as Project Manager from buyout through groundbreaking, navigating an aggressive deep-foundation system 17 feet below the water table and a hybrid steel/wood-framed structure.
Key Wins / Challenges
Bathtub foundation 17 ft below the water table required careful waterproofing and dewatering coordination
Hybrid building: steel amenity core tied into stick-framed apartments on three sides
Successfully bought out and broke ground despite escalating interest rates that triggered a six-month redesign
Worked closely with development and architect teams to close the contract with the equity partner
Location: 2354 S. High Street, Denver, CO 80210
Timeline: 2022–2024
Role: Project Manager (Mill Creek Residential Trust)
Units: 234
Stories: 6
Foundation: Bathtub foundation extending 17 ft below the water table
Structure: Hybrid — steel amenity core tied to stick-framed apartments on three sides
