Denver's Success With Infill Redevelopment

A revitalized downtown and a series of large infill projects have brought the City of Denver to the forefront of smart growth.

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May 30, 2002, 9:00 AM PDT

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

"It's a developer's dream: A parcel of land one-third the size of Manhattan is suddenly open for construction in the heart of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions. The 4,700-acre former Stapleton International Airport site just minutes from downtown is being transformed into a mix of neighborhoods, offices and retail, with plenty of parks, bicycle paths and open space. It is the largest urban development in the country and one that promises to be the "poster child for smart growth," according to the key developer of the project." The redevelopment of the Stapleton site comes on the heels of the transformation of Downtown Denver and the successful conversion of a former military installation into a mixed income neighborhood.

Thanks to Christian Peralta

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