40th & Josephine

A new concept plan has been submitted for a 313-unit, four-story apartment building in the IMX-3 zone district.

Ninety-four of the units will be designated affordable, qualifying the project for an additional story and height allowance.

Parking will be provided on-grade, with the south vehicular entrance serving as the primary access point and the north entrance reserved for emergency use only.

This is part of a growing wave of RTD-owned properties moving through the development pipeline in 2025.

What makes this project particularly notable is its location. It will be one of the first large-scale developments to push past the 40th Avenue corridor, marking a significant step into the Elyria Swansea neighborhood.

Many expect development along this stretch to accelerate once the nearby Rock Drill project starts to take shape.

Adding more housing inside the Purina plant’s odor impact zone could present challenges for future residents & owners.