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History of Stapleton
This old recycled airport
Stapleton has nearly 10,000 residents, six schools and more than 200 shops, restaurants and services. There are 24 parks here, including the 80-acre Central Park, which is Denver's third largest. And the more than 26,000 trees that have been planted to date only add to the feeling of a living, breathing, growing community.
Stapleton is not just a promise for the future, it's here.
Here's a little history:
1929
Called the "Union Station of the Air," and heralded as the most modern facility in the country, the Denver Municipal Airport was constructed by the City of Denver. Many saw the building of the airport as a way of insuring Denver's future growth and prosperity.1964
The airport's name is officially changed to Stapleton International Airport.1989
Denver voters endorse the plan to build Denver International Airport.1990
A group of civic and business leaders created the Stapleton Development Foundation. Financed by private philanthropy, this nonprofit group was formed as a civic vehicle to work in partnership with the City administration. In 1993, the city of Denver entered into a partnership agreement with the Foundation.1995
After an extensive community outreach effort, the Foundation produced the Stapleton Development Plan, known as the "Green Book." This document established the framework for redeveloping Stapleton. The Denver City Council adopted the Stapleton Development Plan. After 66 years, Stapleton International Airport closes.1998
Forest City is selected as Stapleton's master developer2001
In the spring, Forest City purchased the first Stapleton land from the City and began construction of streets and utilities. By fall, construction began on the Visitor Center, model homes and the Quebec Square Regional Retail Center.2002
Stapleton Visitor Center opens and Stapleton's first residents move in. 2003
By mid-year, over 500 families are living at Stapleton and our second annual Founders' Day celebrated the opening of the first neighborhood pool. East 29th Avenue Town Center saw the opening of the King Soopers grocery store in July. Stapleton's first elementary school opened its doors to eager new students in August. Forest City moves to new Town Center offices in November.2004
In February, Stapleton's first apartment residents moved into their new Town Center rental homes. By spring, more than 1,000 homes are occupied by an estimated 2,500 new Stapleton residents. 2005
The Denver School of Science and Technology moves into its new building at Stapleton. In the summer, Stapleton's 5,000 residents see the opening of the second neighborhood pool, "Puddle Jumper," in the summer; and in the fall the first doors open at The Shops at Northfield Stapleton.2006
The William R. Roberts School and Stapleton's own fire station open. The Shops at Northfield Stapleton's Main Street open to much fanfare in October and Stapleton's population grows to nearly 7,000 residents.2007
Three new office buildings open onsite, as well as the Anchor Center for Blind Children. The 80-acre Central Park opens, and Stapleton's population has grown to approximately 7,600 residents. 2008
Stapleton remains to be the top-selling community in Colorado and releases 35 new home designs.
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