When Stapleton International Airport closed 30 years ago, one of the largest demolition projects in the nation started.
Recycling the Runways: What Happened to 6.5 Million Tons of Concrete?
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New Central Park Cracker Barrel Restaurant is the First in Denver
On a snowy Friday morning, a crowd gathered outside the new Cracker Barrel restaurant in northeast Denver.
25 Years Later: A Neighborhood and A Newspaper Grow Together
30 Years Ago: Stapleton International Airport closed and the plans for what’s now the Central Park neighborhood began. 25 Years Ago: Front Porch newspaper was launched to update the community about the redevelopment of the site.
Development News: Projects in NE Denver and NW Aurora
Development projects have an impact on traffic, schools, and everyday life, so they are often of interest to neighbors. Front Porch has an update on several upcoming projects.
Westerly Creek Reconstruction Project Underway
The Westerly Creek reconstruction process has started in the field just west of Stanley Marketplace.
More Affordable Housing Coming to Central Park
Construction of the Beeler Flats apartments is expected to begin in August. The affordable housing...
…NE News Updates
This month: A Land Swap Deal Will Create a New Park at Park Hill Golf Course; Developments in Northfield and NW Aurora; Affordable Housing at the Mosaic Community Campus; and Openings and Closings.
New Developments Planned in NE Denver and NW Aurora
There’s new information this week about several proposed development projects in the area in and around Central Park.
A Major Facelift for Westerly Creek at Stanley Marketplace
The City of Aurora has started a major overhaul of the Westerly Creek waterfront at Stanley Marketplace. The creek will be moved west toward Beeler St. and new landscaping will encourage pedestrians to “enjoy the ambience of the creek.”
Apartment Construction Surges in Central Park
If it seems that new apartment buildings are opening all over the Central Park neighborhood, you’re not wrong. Denver is undergoing a surge of multi-family housing construction.
…NE News Updates
This month: 1) Mobile Visitor Center Electric Bike Stolen from Aurora Cycle Shop; 2) Fireworks and Fires; 3) More Apartments Coming to Central Park; 4) Campus Café Opens to Help the Homeless; 5) Big Changes for The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace; 6) A Multi-Million Dollar Gift from a Music Superstar; and 7) Celebrating Pride in August.
…NE News Updates
This month: 1) Housing Units to Open at Mosaic Campus; 2) New Statewide E-bike Rebate Program; 3) Spinelli’s Market Coming to Aurora; 4) All-Terrain Wheelchairs Available at Two Aurora Parks; 5) Project Worthmore Meets Increased Demand for Food; 6) Updated Plan for Migrants; City Services Restored.
