Denver Redevelops Defunct Airport To Showcase New Urbanism
29 April 2002 - 8:00am
Can the Stapelton project in Denver, CO. -- the largest urban development in the country -- be a "poster child for smart growth?"
Stapleton International Airport was replaced by Denver International Airport in 1995. Today 4,700 acres near downtown Denver are now open to development. Forward-thinking city officials and developers are working on a smart growth project which will mix residential, retail, and office spaces in a pedestrian-friendly environment.
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CNN, April 28, 2002
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