The following content is adapted from an article by Cassidy Ritter, originally published in Denver Business Journal.

Transportation and Amenities

Accessibility to the broader metropolitan area is also a key factor to Denver South’s success.

“It was an easy decision to establish Pulte’s Colorado Homebuilding Division office and our newly opened Home Expressions Design Studio in the Denver Tech Center,” said Brian Fogarty, Colorado Division President of Pulte Homes. “The supportive business environment is conveniently accessible to the broader metropolitan area.”

Executives and employees can easily access Denver, Colorado Springs and the Denver International Airport by hopping on I-25 or E-470, two major highways that run through the Denver South region. Denver South is also home to Centennial Airport, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the U.S.

Employees say Denver South is a place they want to come to work.

Pulte Financial Services, for example, has called the Denver South region home for more than 50 years. It recently moved its approximately 700 employees to Belleview Station, a development district near I-25 and I-225.

“Our new location in the Belleview Station district marks an exciting new stage in our company’s history. Its location continues to provide central intersection for our team members across the Front Range, and its modern facilities, walkable dining and public transport options allow us to attract talent from across the rapidly growing I-25 and E-470 corridors,” said Eric Hart, CEO of Pulte Financial Services.

In addition to major thoroughfare and highways, the Denver South area has nine RTD light rail stations, something a lot of businesses moving to the region are looking for, Nathan said. The area also features significant parking and an RTD program that offers transportation benefits to employees at reduced rates — two elements that employees find valuable, according to the recent commuter survey.

Since 2006, 83% of new office space in the Denver South region has been built within a half mile of a light rail station. Because of that, the region is making improvements in how people get their last mile or half mile to work.

Denver South launched an electric scooter and bike program last year and partners with the city of Lone Tree to offer Link on Demand, a free shuttle service to help people get around Lone Tree and Meridian. The economic development agency also has a transportation arm, which has been working with cities to improve bike trails and paths and add dedicated bike lanes to wide streets.

Real Estate and Development to Come

Like most real estate markets, the Denver South area is not immune to the effects of Covid, including an uptick in office vacancy rates and fewer employees working in the office five days a week. However, it is making a comeback.

Denver South is a large submarket with diverse office offerings. Because of this, many companies looking to relocate are touring space in the region, according to brokers.

“The supply of high-quality space is quickly being leased as the market is seeing a very clear flight to quality,” de Loizaga said. “This often means activity is greatest in Class A buildings, but owners who own well-located and well-maintained Class B buildings are also beneficiaries of the market trend. Companies are also taking a very holistic approach to real estate decisions and are very focused on both in and out of building amenities.”

The area’s average office lease of $24.24 per square foot is also a reason why businesses move to Denver South. Office space here is significantly cheaper than in San Francisco ($47.76 per square foot) and New York ($38.89 per square foot), according to Denver South data.

Although Denver South’s office vacancy rate has risen from 16.1% in 2021 to 20.1% in 2026, area experts are optimistic.

“A trend unique to South Denver is you are seeing numerous large tenants purchase their office buildings rather than lease space which has helped take large blocks of space off the available supply,” de Loizaga said.

Employees are also returning to Denver South offices more frequently. The majority (85%) of employees who work in the region are in office almost 4 days a week, according to the 2025 Commuter Survey (released 2026).

As new developments come online, experts believe more people and businesses will be drawn to working and living in Denver South.

Shea Properties is redeveloping Marina Square, an 11-acre site at Ulster Street and Belleview Avenue that has been vacant for more than two years. With construction underway, the area will soon become a mixed-use development with more than 480 apartments, more than 35,000 square feet of retail space and about 1,000 parking spots.

To the south, one of the last large greenfield developments in the Denver metro area is underway. RidgeGate is a master-planned community spanning 3,500 acres just south of Lincoln Avenue and east and west of I-25. The development will offer a mix of parks, residential, office, retail and restaurant spaces and become Lone Tree’s City Center. At buildout, it is estimated to home to 30,000 residents and 50,000 jobs.

This article is adapted from reporting by Cassidy Ritter for the Denver Business Journal. Read the full article in Denver Business Journal.