The Denver City Council approved a rezoning from I-B, UO-2, and C-MU-10 with Waivers to C-MX-12 and C-MX-16 for approximately 6.69 acres at 1717 East 39th Avenue. This decision is coupled with a development agreement for the former Denver Rock Drill Manufacturing Company site. The new zoning allows for diverse building forms including townhouses (up to 5 stories/70 feet), drive-thru restaurants, general retail/commercial (up to 12/16 stories or 150/200 feet), and shopfronts (up to 12/16 stories or 150/200 feet). The development agreement includes an affordable housing plan requiring 10% of units to be income-restricted at a maximum of 50% AMI, with specific requirements for two and three-bedroom units. All commercial spaces will be subject to Linkage Fees, and the fee-in-lieu option is waived, requiring on-site affordable units. The project also emphasizes historic preservation, with short-term protection for historic buildings and a commitment to apply for local historic designation. Additionally, the development agreement includes requirements for economic development and community benefits, such as evaluating community-serving uses and the feasibility of a childcare facility, public art contributions (1% of project cost), participation in the First Source Hiring Program, compliance with prevailing wage requirements, and a small business enterprise utilization plan. The site, approximately 6.7 acres, is envisioned as a vibrant mixed-use community with residential, office, retail, and hotel components, along with publicly accessible open space, a grocery store, and adaptive reuse of existing industrial buildings.