Brinkman recommended as developer for Loveland’s Catalyst project

LOVELAND — Brinkman Partners of Fort Collins will be the recommended developer of the Catalyst mixed-use project in downtown Loveland.

The recommendation will be presented at the upcoming city council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 19. Catalyst will encompass the redevelopment of First to Third streets from Cleveland to Lincoln avenues.

“We had two very good proposals, and two very capable developers,” said Mike Scholl, economic-development manager for the city.

The other contender was Prime West Development Inc. of Denver.

Brinkman Partners, founded in 2005, has developed commercial, retail and residential projects throughout Colorado, including the Gallery Flats mixed-use development, also in downtown Loveland.

Jay Hardy, vice…