CU Denver Buys Downtown Tower for Nearly $2 Million Less than Expected

CU Denver closes on purchase of Independence Plaza

The University of Colorado has completed its acquisition of Independence Plaza in downtown Denver to expand the CU Denver campus.

CU Denver buys downtown tower for nearly $2 million less than expected

The university was meant to close on the purchase in June. Delays resulted in a discount on the 25-story tower and the surrounding real estate.

CU Denver Acquires Independence Plaza for $28M

The University of Colorado has completed its purchase of Independence Plaza, a 25-story, 567,287-square-foot tower at 1050 17th St., marking a significant expansion of CU Denver’s presence in the heart of downtown Denver. The $27.95 million acquisition, finalized August 10, adds a landmark downtown property to CU Denver’s growing footprint and strengthens its role as the metro area’s anchor public urban research university. The building will hou…