Denver Warehouse Redevelopment Proposed on River Site
The 50-acre project would replace a historic brick plant with four new warehouses near the South Platte River.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Commercial
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Ryan Cos. has proposed a major redevelopment of a 50-acre industrial site in Denver, which would replace a 65-year-old brick manufacturing plant with four new warehouse facilities. The project is located at the intersection of South Platte River Drive and West Dartmouth Avenue.
Why it matters
The proposal marks a significant shift in land use for this historic industrial site, transitioning from long-standing brick manufacturing to a modern distribution and storage hub. This redevelopment could alter the logistics and industrial capacity of the South Platte River area.
The redevelopment spans 50 acres and includes plans for four warehouses and a 2.5-acre outdoor storage yard. The existing facility, which was built in 1961 and produced bricks for Coors Field in the 1990s, currently occupies the site.
The players
Ryan Cos.
A developer headquartered in Minneapolis that expanded into the Denver industrial market in 2022.
General Shale
A Tennessee-based brick manufacturer that has owned the Denver property since acquiring it in 2006.
The details
The proposed project involves the demolition of the existing brick and concrete plant currently owned by General Shale. Ryan Cos., which expanded to Denver in 2022, intends to construct four new warehouse buildings on the site. These structures would range in size from 100,000 to 200,000 square feet, significantly changing the footprint of the property along the South Platte River.
Timeline
1961: The industrial plant was originally constructed.
1990s: The plant produced bricks for Coors Field.
2006: General Shale acquired the property from Robinson Brick Co.
2022: Ryan Cos. expanded into the Denver market.
October 2026: Ryan Cos. proposed the warehouse redevelopment project.
The Home Front
This project aligns with the trend of industrial infill development where aging manufacturing plants are repurposed for modern logistics. Such redevelopments often reshape local land use and supply chain infrastructure across metropolitan areas.
Residents near the South Platte River and West Dartmouth Avenue should monitor local zoning notices for upcoming public hearings on the proposal. Property owners in the immediate vicinity may want to review city development filings to understand potential changes to traffic patterns and industrial activity in the area.
The takeaway
Large-scale warehouse projects can significantly shift local land use and infrastructure priorities for Denver neighborhoods. Keep an eye on the city's planning department updates to stay informed about how this project might impact your area's industrial landscape.
Further reading
Learn more about local projects in the Denver Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Denver Post.
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