Clayworks

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Clayworks is a transformative mixed use redevelopment reshaping the historic CoorsTek campus in downtown Golden into a next generation district rooted in sustainability, innovation and community. The project is led by AC Development, the real estate arm of the Coors family, and serves as a long term reinvestment in Golden’s urban core. At its heart is a new global headquarters for CoorsTek, reinforcing the company’s legacy while modernizing its presence for the future. The master plan envisions nearly 1 million square feet of mixed use development delivered over a 10 to 15 year phased buildout. The district is designed to blend employment, residential, hospitality and public space into a walkable extension of downtown Golden. The first phase centers on the new CoorsTek headquarters, which will anchor the site and set the tone for the broader redevelopment. This phase also introduces additional office buildings targeting health, wellness and community oriented tenants, positioning Clayworks as an innovation driven employment hub. Future phases will add 600,000 to 700,000 square feet of total office space, approximately 550 multifamily units, and a 150 room hotel and conference center. Retail and restaurant space will activate the ground floors, while new plazas, pedestrian connections and open space will better integrate the site with downtown. Sustainability is foundational to the project. Plans call for geothermal energy systems, LEED certified buildings, walkable streetscapes and public gathering areas. The redevelopment also honors the site’s history, which dates back to the late 1800s, by preserving elements of historic structures and incorporating Golden’s industrial legacy into the district’s future identity. Clayworks represents one of the most significant urban infill projects in Golden’s history, blending legacy ownership with long term, generational development vision.

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