3100–3150 W 13th Avenue

The SOL Block is officially setting the tone for Sun Valley’s rebirth.

At the core of the neighborhood’s transformation, this new pedestrian-focused hub delivers 169 family-oriented homes across two apartment buildings, weaving safe walkways, bike paths, plazas, and shared community spaces into everyday life.

More than housing, SOL was shaped by a Health Action Plan designed to promote mental, physical, and economic well-being. Live/work units encourage small business ventures, marketplace zones spark entrepreneurship, and co-working spaces are integrated throughout.

Each floor offers quiet reading nooks, while the ground level features community gardens, courtyards, and a playground.

Rooftop decks, a clubhouse, and a fitness center round out a thoughtful design built to balance connection, wellness, and opportunity.

Architect Studio 646 and builder I-Kota worked hand in hand with the Denver Housing Authority to ensure SOL reflects the diverse fabric of Sun Valley.

The project is more than a development, it’s a symbol of how design can drive equity, and SOL is just the beginning

The Denver Housing Authority is replacing 333 outdated public housing units with 940 new homes across Sun Valley, complemented by an 11-acre Riverfront Park along the South Platte and the planned Gateway project bringing apartments, retail, and office space near Empower Field.

Together, these projects will serve more than 2,500 residents in one of Denver’s most diverse and historically underserved neighborhoods, where over 33 cultures and 28 languages already coexist.

The SOL Block is the foundation of this story, an anchor for a healthier, more connected Sun Valley and a blueprint for what community-focused redevelopment can look like in Denver.