Nava Real Estate Development

What Nava Real Estate Development does

Nava Real Estate Development is a Denver-based, privately held commercial real estate development and investment firm founded in 2013 by co-founders Brian Levitt and Trevor Hines. The firm develops wellness-focused residential, multifamily, retail, office and mixed-use projects, cumulatively delivering more than 11 million square feet in the Denver Metro Area and Colorado's Front Range. Its portfolio centers on the 12-story, 196-unit Lakehouse community — Colorado's first WELL Gold Certified residential project — together with Frisco Center (LEED-certified retail), Wilder (a 196-unit Fitwel-certified multifamily project in partnership with The Max Collaborative) and 575 E. 20th Avenue (an approximately 220-unit mixed-use project in planning).

Underlying technology and design practice center on the International WELL Building Standard across its seven performance areas (air, water, light, nourishment, fitness, comfort, mind), complemented by biophilic design, MERV-13 air filtration, organic urban farms, and a proprietary social-and-financial ROI tool co-developed with IWBI. A three-year Colorado State University study at Lakehouse documented 36 statistically significant resident health and well-being improvements, providing the empirical backbone for the firm's positioning. NAVA is also a Certified B Corporation with four consecutive Best for the World (Environment) recognitions from B Lab, and operates the Realwell nonprofit as an ecosystem layer around healthy building practices.

Revenue is generated through three channels: (1) for-sale residential product (condominiums, rowhomes, penthouses) at Lakehouse and 575 E. 20th Ave, sold via exclusive brokerage relationships such as Kentwood City Properties; (2) multifamily rental income and ground-floor retail leasing at Wilder, Frisco Center and Lakehouse; and (3) a Capital Markets Platform that syndicates acquisitions and development opportunities to accredited institutional, family-office and individual investors, sharing ownership and risk. The customer base spans high-net-worth individual buyers, Denver renters, national and local retail tenants, and ESG-aligned capital partners.

Name

Nava Real Estate Development

Legal name

Nava Real Estate Development

Website

https://navareal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nava Real Estate Development is a Denver-based, privately held commercial real estate firm founded in 2013 that develops and invests in wellness-certified residential, multifamily, retail and mixed-use properties across the Denver Metro Area and Colorado's Front Range.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Development and Investment: NAVA develops and invests in commercial and residential real estate projects, generating revenue through property sales, co-development fees, and investment returns. The firm syndicates its deal pipeline to accredited investors through its Capital Markets Platform, enabling deal participation while mitigating risk through shared ownership structures.
2. Capital Syndications and Private Equity Offerings: NAVA syndicates real estate acquisition and development activities with accredited institutional, family office and individual participants. The firm offers private equity offerings through its integrated development platform, providing dual financial and social returns to investors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NAVA is a Denver-based commercial real estate development and investment firm that develops, owns, and sells/leases wellness-certified mixed-use, multifamily, and retail real estate projects in the Denver Metro Area and Colorado Front Range. The firm integrates the WELL Building Standard, LEED, and Fitwel frameworks into project design and operations, and sells luxury for-sale residences, leases multifamily units, leases retail space, and syndicates project equity to accredited investors through its Capital Markets Platform.

Product overview

NAVA Real Estate Development is a Denver-based commercial real estate development and investment firm founded in 2013. The company's product portfolio consists of developed properties across Colorado, including completed projects (Lakehouse, Frisco Center), properties under development (Wilder), and planned projects (575 E. 20th Avenue). NAVA differentiates through wellness-focused development, with Lakehouse being Colorado's first WELL Gold Certified residential community. The company also operates Realwell, a nonprofit focused on healthy building resources, and offers a Capital Markets Platform for accredited investor participation. Projects span mixed-use, retail, multifamily, and residential segments, with a focus on LEED, WELL, and Fitwel certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Realwell: A Colorado-based non-profit organization founded by NAVA in 2016 that unites healthcare professionals, wellness experts, designers and builders with the development community to improve physical and mental well-being of building occupants and end-users.

Products and services

• Lakehouse A 12-story, 196-unit mixed-use community in Denver's Sloan's Lake neighborhood offering WELL Gold Certified condominiums, rowhomes, and penthouses with ground-floor retail, an organic urban farm, a 70-foot lakefront lap pool, a fitness lab, and wellness amenities; sold to affluent individual buyers.
• Frisco Center A 24,000 SF LEED Certified retail center in Frisco, Colorado, off I-70 on Summit Boulevard; leased to retail tenants including Natural Grocers, Starbucks, Which Wich, Smile Doctors, and Breckenridge Dermatology.
• Wilder A 196-unit Fitwel Certified for-rent multifamily community in Denver at 1521 Hooker Street along West Colfax Avenue, featuring rooftop terraces with plunge pool, co-working spaces, a fitness center with yoga studio, and a pet spa; leased to individual renters.
• 575 E. 20th Avenue A planned 12-story, approximately 220-unit mixed-use community in Denver's Uptown neighborhood, with approximately 5,000 SF of ground-floor retail and registered to pursue WELL Building Certification.
• Capital Markets Platform NAVA's platform that syndicates real estate acquisition and development deal flow in the Denver Metro Area and Colorado Front Range to accredited institutional, family-office, and individual investors, providing equity participation with dual financial and social returns.

Quantifiable outcome

• Residents experienced 36 statistically significant improvements in physical health, social activity, and emotional well-being after moving to Lakehouse (CSU 3-year study).
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• The Max CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAVA partnered with Cleveland-based The Max Collaborative as project sponsor and co-developer for the Wilder 196-unit multifamily project at 1521 Hooker Street in Denver. The Max Collaborative brings development expertise for the West Colfax neighborhood revival project.
• Saunders ConstructioncoreOthersSaunders Construction served as the general contractor for Wilder, NAVA's 196-unit multifamily project near Sloan's Lake in Denver.
• Colorado State University - Institute for the Built EnvironmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAVA partnered with CSU's Institute for the Built Environment to conduct a three-year research study on Lakehouse residents' health and well-being. The study found 36 statistically significant improvements across physical, social, and emotional health categories, providing empirical validation for wellness-focused design.
• International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAVA partnered with IWBI to evaluate the economic and financial benefits of WELL Certification. Lakehouse was used as a case study in IWBI's white paper on the business case for healthy buildings. NAVA developed an ROI tool in partnership with IWBI to quantify financial benefits of WELL features.
• StanteccoreOthersInternational architecture firm Stantec co-designed Lakehouse alongside Muñoz + Albin, contributing to the 12-story wellness-focused community's architectural vision.
• Muñoz + AlbincoreOthersInternational architecture firm Muñoz + Albin co-designed Lakehouse alongside Stantec, contributing to the wellness-integrated design of the 196-residence community.
• GH Phipps Construction CompaniescoreOthersGH Phipps Construction Companies managed construction of the 540,000-square-foot Lakehouse mixed-use development in Denver.
• TRIOsecondaryOthersDenver-based design and visual merchandising firm TRIO led the interior design for common amenity areas at Lakehouse.
• NINE dot ARTSsecondaryOthersLocal art consulting and curating firm NINE dot ARTS curated art experiences throughout Lakehouse, including custom pieces from local and international artists.
• Kentwood City PropertiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDee Chirafisi, Kevin Garrett, and Matt McNeill of Kentwood City Properties served as the exclusive listing agents for Lakehouse residences.
• Davis Partnership ArchitectscoreOthersDavis Partnership Architects served as the architect for Wilder (196 units, 260,000 SF) and 575 E. 20th Avenue (220 units, 256,000 SF) projects.
• GenslercoreOthersInternational architecture firm Gensler designed Frisco Center, the first LEED Certified core and shell retail center in Summit County, Colorado.
• YR&G SustainabilitysecondaryOthersLEED advisor YR&G Sustainability assisted NAVA in designing Frisco Center to achieve LEED Certification.
• AgriburbiasecondaryOthersAgriburbia oversees the planting, irrigation, and harvesting of Lakehouse's 3,000-square-foot organic urban farm, which produces green beans, poblano peppers, oregano, carrots, eggplant and more for resident use.
• Realwell, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRealwell is a Colorado-based nonprofit founded by NAVA in 2016 that unites healthcare professionals, wellness experts, designers and builders to merge healthy real estate best practices with integrated programming strategies. NAVA's Realwell brand offers resources for owners and residents wishing to create their own healthy buildings.
• Whole Sol Blend BarsecondaryOthersWhole Sol Blend Bar, an all-organic blend bar, was the first retail tenant at Lakehouse, occupying approximately 1,300 SF at street level. The partnership aligns with Lakehouse's wellness-focused positioning.
• ChoLon Restaurant ConceptssecondaryOthersAward-winning Denver restaurant group led by Chef Lon Symensma opened its third ChoLon location and a new Italian concept (Gusto) at Lakehouse. The partnership aligns with Lakehouse's wellness and nutrition-focused amenities.
• Unum CollaborativesecondaryOthersAward-winning Denver-based architect firm Unum Collaborative designed the ChoLon restaurant spaces at Lakehouse following Lakehouse's wellness-focused aesthetic.
• Icelantic SkissecondaryOthersFounders of Icelantic Skis partnered with NAVA to create the Sports Workshop at Lakehouse, offering tools for bike, ski and snowboard repairs and seasonal tuning sessions.
• B LabcoreOthersB Lab is the nonprofit network that certifies B Corporations. NAVA is a Certified B Corporation recognized by B Lab with multiple Best for the World distinctions in the Environment category.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Holland Partner Group: West Coast-focused multifamily developer known for urban infill and amenity-rich communities. Comparable in urban mixed-use infill approach and amenity differentiation, though geographically concentrated on the West Coast rather than the Mountain West.
• The NRP Group: Multifamily developer with a strong focus on healthy living design, amenity-rich communities, and sustainability certifications. Comparable in product type (mid-rise for-rent) and wellness/amenity differentiation, though NRP operates at larger national scale.
• Thrive Communities: Denver-based multifamily developer operating at similar boutique scale in the Denver Metro market. Compares directly in product type (urban infill multifamily) and regional geography, with comparable community-amenity positioning.
• The Max Collaborative: Cleveland-based real estate developer and project sponsor that co-developed the Wilder 196-unit project with NAVA. Directly comparable in scale and neighborhood-revitalization mixed-use approach, though based outside Colorado.
• Carmel Partners: National multifamily developer with an explicit ESG/sustainability focus and WELL-aligned project portfolio. Comparable in for-rent multifamily product with wellness-amenity positioning, though operating at meaningfully larger scale than NAVA.

Broad incumbents

• Brookfield Properties: Diversified global real estate developer and operator with mixed-use, multifamily, and office product lines and a published ESG framework. Comparable in mixed-use real estate product mix and ESG positioning, though operating at vastly larger institutional scale.
• UDR, Inc. National multifamily REIT with a published sustainability/ESG strategy and wellness amenity programs across its portfolio. Comparable in product type and ESG framing, though UDR is a public REIT operating at significantly larger national scale.
• AvalonBay Communities: Large publicly traded multifamily REIT with active ESG programs and a portfolio of wellness-amenitized apartment communities. Comparable in multifamily product type and ESG positioning, but operates at vastly larger scale and across broader geographies as a public REIT.
• Related Group: Large multifamily and mixed-use developer with a national footprint, sustainability programs, and luxury residential product lines. Comparable in luxury residential and mixed-use product type, but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Others

• Saunders Construction: Colorado-based general contractor and NAVA's construction partner on the Wilder project. Comparable as a Denver-market real estate ecosystem participant enabling NAVA's project delivery, but operates as a contractor/builder rather than a developer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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