With construction continuing in the north, Forest City advises pedestrians and cyclists to use the many open trails and stay out of areas that are not open to the public.
Map of Finished Trails in North Stapleton
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Central Park History
Missing Link Under Construction
Construction is underway that will remove the gap in the Sand Creek Regional Greenway (SCRG) trail, with plans for an opening by Nov. 1.
Acting Locally from a Global View
For David Netz, Stapleton represented an opportunity to participate in a 20-year local “experiment,” bringing to bear a lifetime of world travel and work experience.
Affordable Housing Fund Ordinance Headed to Council for Vote
The Denver City Council will vote Sept. 12 whether to create a permanent affordable housing fund whose revenue sources would be a 0.5 mill property tax and a “linkage” fee assessed on most new development.
Landri Taylor: Familiar Face in New Job
Landri Taylor has taken over as CEO of the Stapleton Foundation, succeeding long-time CEO Beverly Haddon on July 18.
Dayton/Emporia Connection Advances
Rough grading of a fifth street connection between Stapleton and Aurora is underway with completion still anticipated for late next spring.
Swim School Plans Approved
Stapleton’s Zoning and Planning Committee favorably received a proposal, at its July 12 meeting, for a 9,000 square foot, free-standing building in Northfield to house a new business – Goldfish Swim School.
Westerly Creek Metro District Board Forms Strategic Planning Committee
At its June meeting, the Westerly Creek Metro District (WCMD) formed a District Strategic Planning Committee “to better guide this board into the future”, in the words of David Ungemah who was appointed committee chair.
Westerly Creek North Opening Ceremony Aug. 17
All of the Westerly Creek North open space opens this month with Mayor Michael Hancock presiding over the ribbon cutting at 8:30 am on August 17.
Stapleton Demographics Are “Not Average”
State Demographer Elizabeth Garner summed up her presentation on Stapleton demographics by saying, “We are definitely not close to average.”
Red in a Sea of Blue: Republicans in NE Denver
I’m With Her! Feel the Bern! In NE Denver, Democrats are comfortable supporting their chosen candidates and sharing their views.
Construction Starts on 165 Afforable Homes
Construction has begun on the single largest affordable for-sale homes project in Stapleton.
