Colorado PERA Headquarters Demolished in Denver
The five-story office building in Cap Hill has been torn down to clear the half-acre site.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Commercial
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The Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association has demolished its former headquarters at 1300 Logan St. in Denver. The structure had served as the organization's office since its completion in 1976.
Why it matters
The removal of the 43,000-square-foot facility marks the end of a long-standing property tenure in the Cap Hill neighborhood. This demolition follows a proposal for the site's clearance first introduced in early 2024.
The demolished headquarters spanned five stories across a 0.5-acre lot. While the site is cleared, the ultimate long-term plans for the property have not yet been disclosed.
The players
Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association
The state agency responsible for managing pension benefits for public employees and the owner of the Logan Street property.
Hillen Corp
A Commerce City-based contracting firm specializing in large-scale structural demolition and site clearing.
The details
Hillen Corp, based in Commerce City, is executing the demolition process for the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association. The project involves the systematic removal of the mid-rise office structure that has occupied the Logan Street parcel for five decades.
Timeline
Original construction of the building was completed in 1976.
Demolition of the property was first proposed in early 2024.
Demolition of the headquarters is occurring as of September 2026.
The Home Front
The clearing of this Cap Hill site follows a broader pattern of re-evaluating older mid-rise office footprints in favor of potential future urban development. This shift reflects how many central Denver districts are transitioning away from 1970s-era commercial layouts.
Residents living near Cap Hill may notice continued site activity as the demolition crew finalizes the clearing of the half-acre lot. If you live or own property nearby, monitor future municipal planning notices for details on potential site redevelopment.
The takeaway
Large-scale urban demolition projects often signal upcoming changes to neighborhood density and land use. Property owners in the vicinity should keep an eye on city planning updates to see how the vacant site at 1300 Logan St. fits into the broader evolution of the Cap Hill district.
Further reading
Learn more about local site changes at the Denver Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by BusinessDen.
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