Urban Villages

We're hiring! We're looking for highly qualified candidates for two roles in asset management: an executive-level Head of Real Estate Investments & Asset Management and a Senior Asset Management Analyst. Know someone in your network who would be perfect for building upon our foundation of asset management, taking it to new heights, or, someone with 2-5 years of professional experience in real estate analytics and reporting? We want to meet them. Share with your network and learn more about the big impact these team members will have on the future of sustainable development. #UrbanVillages

Urban Villages President and environmentalist, Jon Buerge, is a member of Denver Business Journal's Power Book class of 2024! Returning for the first time since 2016, Power Book celebrates the 45 Denver business leaders to watch. Featured in the Architecture, Construction & Engineering category, Jon's industry-changing idea of inspiring other developers to take a people and planet-approach, and desire to push the standards of environmental stewardship, earned him a spot on this coveted list. His next big goal? Successfully completing and opening Populus in downtown Denver. Congratulations, Jon! #UrbanVillages

Sustainable corporate outings will have a new home! Populus, the country's first carbon-positive hotel, will feature over 3,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed event space, offering an alternative to traditional corporate environments. Spaces like The Hollow echo the natural shapes of a tree and can include a custom bar setup, ideal for small group interactions or educational cocktail classes. Set to open this summer, Populus is conveniently located near Denver’s key convention and government districts, providing a unique venue for forward-thinking businesses and groups. #UrbanVillages #PopulusDenver #ApariumHotels

This National Brother's Day, we’re tipping our hats to Grant and Tom McCargo—brothers and the dynamic co-founders of Urban Villages—whose yin-yang synergy powers through every boardroom with a blend of honesty, openness, and a sprinkle of sibling rivalry. Tom, the "younger and wiser" of the two, brings a fresh, strategic vision that often leads to good-natured ribbing about who’s really the brains of the operation. Meanwhile, Grant, our entrepreneurial maverick, steers the ship with bold ideas and a "long view" that might make you wonder if he’s secretly the younger one! Their rapport is legendary: “It’s rare to find two brothers who are so different yet hold such deep respect for each other's viewpoints.” Grant, the instigator, and Tom, the voice of reason, complement each other perfectly. Grant provides the bold ideas and entrepreneurial spirit, while Tom brings a wealth of strategic insight and wisdom, despite being younger. When it comes to disagreements, they rarely clash but rather challenge each other to quickly find the best way to execute decisions. Their collaboration is always a blend of respect, brotherly love, and a lot of fun! We're very lucky to have these two visionary brothers leading the way! #UrbanVillages

What do travel insiders say about our carbon positive hotel? Skift, a leading travel news source, featured Populus in an article titled “No Carbon Credits, No Problem.” The story explores our environmental approach to offset initial carbon emissions, including why we decided not to take the carbon credits shortcut but instead plant 72,000 trees. The piece also recaps our innovative, ongoing plans to reduce carbon after Populus opens this summer, and encourages other real estate and hotel firms to embrace nature-based sequestration strategies.

Happy Earth Day! Inspired by the idea that change begins with awareness, we embrace every opportunity to innovate for the planet’s health. Through sustainable projects like the RailSpur micro-district in Seattle and the country’s first carbon-positive hotel, Populus, in Denver, we’re transforming inspiration into tangible action. Today reaffirms our commitment: to keep evolving, keep engaging, and keep protecting our irreplaceable Earth.

Wondering where in the world to go this year? We're excited (but not surprised) that Outside Magazine included Colorado in its roundup of the "23 Best Places to Travel in 2024." And, gave a shout-out to Populus, which opens this summer as the country's first carbon positive hotel! Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4ayfKBW

Throwback to CNBC's recent shoot on Populus' rooftop for their "Cities of Success" episode. They interviewed our President, Jon Buerge, about the resurgence of sustainable, nature-forward buildings in Denver and how Populus is poised to breathe new life into its Civic Center Park neighborhood and be a “catalyst for change” in meeting the growing consumer desire to travel responsibly and connect with nature. To view the full segment, visit: https://bit.ly/4cOfFMB

Today marks a significant and proud milestone for us as we announce the start of reservations for Populus, the country's first carbon positive hotel, opening in the heart of Denver this summer. The guest rooms and suites will be filled with natural light through large Aspen-eye windows, designed to bring the outdoors in. Beyond that, guests can look forward to lively social spaces, exceptional dining experiences - including a rooftop bar and two restaurants - and dynamic options for meetings and events. https://populusdenver.com/ #UrbanVillages

Vision doesn’t build itself. Thanks to our construction partner The Beck Group, Populus hotel is becoming a real-life example of sustainable development. For example, The Beck Group is using low-carbon concrete mix and installing sustainable design elements like the continuously insulated Aspen-tree facade, specified by Studio Gang, our architecture/urban design partner. We’re grateful to The Beck Group for ensuring the environmental integrity of Populus, which opens this summer as the nation’s first carbon positive hotel. #UrbanVillages