As Stapleton nears build out, attention is turning to affordable housing requirements that seem unlikely to be met by the time market-rate homes are built out.
Pushing for Affordable Housing
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Central Park History
New SDC Appointees
In 2016, two Stapleton Development Corporation board members will return and one new member will join.
Affordable Housing Goals a Hot Topic as Stapleton Approaches Buildout
Members of the Citizens Advisory Board are concerned Forest City is not on pace to fulfill its obligation for affordable housing throughout Stapleton—but plans for an 800+ neighborhood north of 56th show ten percent of for-sale homes will be affordable.
Plans for First Neighborhood N. of 56th
Forest City representatives presented a preliminary site plan for the first phase of Section 10 in the northernmost part of Stapleton
Eastbridge Verizon Tower
A 50-foot tall cell tower is proposed for the northwest corner of the Shiny Happy Car Wash property at 2975 Iola St.
PHOTO Gallery: From Runways to Neighborhoods, Stapleton’s History in 50 Photos
From demolition of runways to the construction of homes, businesses, parks and schools—and the inevitable bumps in the road— this 50-photo gallery offers a close-up look at how Stapleton evolved from 2000 to the present. The photos, documented by lifelong photojournalist Steve Larson for the Front Porch, are on display at Sam Gary library through Oct. 31.
Recent and Upcoming Stapleton Land Transfers
A look at recent and upcoming land transfers for Stapleton development shows the rapid pace of construction that’s anticipated in the near future.
What is the Green Book?
The Green Book is the plan for the re-development of the abandoned Stapleton International Airport. What was the Green Book vision and has Stapleton met it?
Should Stapleton’s name be changed?
In mid-August, Black Lives Matter 5280 (BLM5280) requested Stapleton’s name be changed because of Mayor Ben Stapleton’s association with the KKK. More than 100 people gathered in September to discuss the topic.
The Green Book: A Bold and Visionary Plan in the ‘90s
How did the Green Book (The Stapleton Development Plan) come to be? And what might have happened without it? This is the story of the people whose determined efforts made it happen and have guided the development. Without them, Stapleton might well have been an industrial warehouse district, a theme park or a race track.
SUN Special Meeting Sept. 10 at the Hub to Discuss Stapleton Name Change
The Stapleton United Neighbors (SUN) Board of Directors will hold a community meeting at 6:30 pm on Thursday Sept. 10, at the Hub in Northfield to discuss the Stapleton name change suggested by Black Lives Matter 5280.
Upcoming Affordable For-Sale and For-Rent Units in Stapleton
Updates on upcoming for-sale and for-rent affordable units in Stapleton Denver.
