Denver, July 17, 2024 - Colorado Public Radio announced it has chosen Fransen Pittman as the general contractor for its headquarters at 777 Grant Street. Fransen Pittman rounds out a team of Colorado-based companies working on the project that already includes architecture firm Semple Brown and owner’s representative Artaic Group.
“We’re thrilled to be working with a Colorado-based team as we dive further into this exciting project,” said Stewart Vanderwilt, president and CEO of CPR. “Fransen Pittman brings valuable expertise and experience, and we look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together.”
A Colorado-founded and Colorado-based company, Fransen Pittman’s mission is to build structures that positively transform the lives of the people and communities that surround them.
“As longtime fans of CPR, the Fransen Pittman team is honored to be part of such a significant project,” said Ben Coleman, project executive at Fransen Pittman. “Building for the community is our passion, and we see no better advocate for the community than Colorado Public Radio. We can’t wait to begin!”
The selection of a general contractor, which was made following a request for proposal process focused on contractors’ commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, project experience and understanding of CPR, comes after the announcement of architecture firm Semple Brown. The next steps include the design and permitting process and building on initial fundraising efforts. CPR expects to provide further updates, including announcements of donors for this project, when initial designs are ready later this year.
Once complete, the CPR headquarters at 777 Grant will be the hub of CPR’s effort to become Colorado’s home institution for news. The space will be accessible and welcoming to the community, hosting vital conversations, performances from local musicians and other live events.
Media inquiries: Clara Shelton, [email protected]
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About Colorado Public Radio
Colorado Public Radio is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization delivering meaningful news, music, and cultural experiences to everyone in Colorado using the power of the human voice in all its forms. Roughly 95 percent of CPR’s funds come from the private support of listeners, businesses and foundations. For more information, visit www.cpr.org.
- CPR News delivers in-depth, insightful and impartial news and information from around the world, across the nation and throughout Colorado, examining its relevance to our state and connecting it to our community.
- CPR Classical takes listeners on an in-depth exploration of thoughtfully curated music – with an emphasis on Colorado’s classical community – providing context to a broad range of meaningful and compelling works from past to present.
- Indie 102.3 takes listeners inside the world of new and independent music – exposing them to up-and-coming artists and highlighting Colorado’s local music scene.
- Denverite is an online news source dedicated to Denver's curious and concerned.
- KRCC is a public radio station in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving Southern Colorado. KRCC is operated by Colorado Public Radio in partnership with Colorado College.
