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Developer Of 1,000 Feet Tall Skyscraper Doesn't Own Land... Yet

DENVER (CBS4) - The developer who is aiming to build an 81-story skyscraper in Downtown Denver faced a speed bump on Tuesday.

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(credit: Davis Architects)

Greenwich Realty Capital apparently doesn't own the land at 17th and California Streets.

The developer submitted a concept to the city on or about Feb 14. A concept is the very first step in the site plan review process.

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(credit: Greenwich Realty Capital)

The owner of the land says Greenwich Realty Capital did not closed on the land and is no longer under contract.

The developers say the whole ordeal is a misunderstanding, and they are committed to getting the project finished in that spot.

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