Central Park: 25 Years Later for a Sustainable Infill Neighborhood

Led by Brookfield Properties (formerly Forest City Stapleton) beginning in 2001, the redevelopment of the former Stapleton Airport site is close to completion. One of the largest urban neighborhood infill projects in the country and one of the highest-ROI neighborhoods in the city of Denver, the site is home to nearly 35,000 residents. See first-hand how the goals outlined in the original sustainability vision plan were manifested—or not—in the final development, and discuss key lessons learned. See how open space and drainage were major economic drivers and community form-givers across the 4,700-acre site. See how parks, greenways, and open space contribute to the unique resilience and sustainability performance of this community. Led by key players on the development and public realm design teams, this tour explores how public/private investment in parks, open space, and green infrastructure lead to higher real estate and community values.