1900 Lawrence

Business Den reported earlier today that Troy Guard is taking the ground floor space in the 30 story tower, adding a new restaurant to a building that continues to shape its identity. The deal came together with generous landlord incentives, a pattern that has become common downtown as owners work to fill new construction. 6 months to 2 years of free rent and significant tenant improvement allowances are now standard tools to secure commitments in towers of this scale.

The lease includes a patio and positions Guard for a spring 2027 opening. His return to the Denver market for a new concept stands out during a period when operators are moving cautiously and waiting for the right terms. That caution is visible across downtown. At Block 162, Leven Deli signed a lease for the ground floor but has not appeared to begin its build out yet, even as the tower crosses the 75%  mark once Bank of America begins to move in employees next year.

Office tenancy at 1900 Lawrence has been steadily moving. Recent arrivals include Monfort, Reed Smith law firm, joining Gibson Dunn and Crutcher LLP and Marsh McLennan. These moves reflect a slow but steady shift as firms look for high quality space and landlords work to close the gap between asking rents and construction costs.

The addition of a prominent restaurant operator gives the project another step toward a fuller street level experience at a time when downtown continues to rebuild its mix of workplace and food activity.