The two sides battling over the future of Carmen Court on Tuesday detailed their failed efforts to find a compromise during their first appearance before the Denver City Council.  Chris Crawford, managing director of Hines — the Houston-based developer under contract to buy the condo complex at 900 E. 1st Ave. — said the company was willing to walk away if a new buyer planning to preserve the structure wanted to take over the existing contract with the condo owners.     Read the article………………………………