Stapleton - BBOA Brochure

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The thing about Stapleton What people discover after living here awhile almost comes as a revelation. They find themselves spending a lot more time outside. Because everything about Stapleton draws you out of your home and into the fresh air. Porches, patios, decks and balconies. Scenic trails and active parks.

Main Street shops and summer markets. They all encourage you to get out and venture about your neighborhood.

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Build a lively mix of homes in all shapes and sizes and you get a lively mix of people from different lifestyles and stages. Each adding their specialty dish to the celebration we call life. Here you’ll find a retired teacher tutoring kids after school. A friendly neighbor walking the dog of the doctors next door, who work long hours at the hospital.

A casual appetizer on the porch turning into a dinner party that feeds the entire block. It’s all about people helping each other out. Becoming a community. And that’s a beautiful thing. (Just wait till you taste the gazpacho.)

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Lots of different ways to make yourself at home Our carefully selected builder partners have created award-winning homes in Stapleton.

From updated traditional favorites to bold, ultra-modern designs. From charming bungalows and cottages to grand urban estates. From affordable town homes to age-qualified homes to ‌ you get the idea.

The selection even extends to a choice of carefree apartments for rent. The more choices you have, the better your chances of finding the home that’s right for you.

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Rediscover the lost art of conversation A front porch. A balcony. A courtyard. Whatever home you choose at Stapleton, it will always invite you to step outside and say hello.

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StapleStone

LEED® Certified

Nature Nearby

We recycled an airport, turning 6 million tons of concrete runways into a material we call “StapleStone” — which in turn was used for bridges, streets and pathways throughout Colorado.

Much of Stapleton’s retail and office space is LEED certified, which reduces operating costs, improves indoor air quality and promotes productivity, in addition to being more sustainable.

Stapleton has 36 parks including the 80-acre Central Park and more on the way. In fact, approximately a third of Stapleton is dedicated to recreational open space.

Recycling

Help from the Trees

Nearly 90% of Stapleton households participate in Denver’s voluntary recycling program. Even our waste doesn’t go to waste.

Energy Star 3.0 ® At Stapleton, we’re always upping the ante on energyefficiency. Our newest homes will meet or surpass the latest ENERGY STAR 3.0 standards.

Meaning all our homes use much less energy.

Real-Time Energy Feedback In our next-generation homes, a high-tech display, or dashboard, lets you monitor your energy use in real time. Which could help you find ways to save a little more.

When it comes to minimizing greenhouse gases and maximizing neighborhood beauty, nothing beats a tree. That’s why we’ve planted more than 30,000 of them in Stapleton.

Homes with fiber Sustainability means being future-proof. Every home in Stapleton’s future neighborhoods north of I-70 will be tied into a robust fiber optic network to keep up with the ever-growing technology demands.

WALKABILITY Everything you need — shopping, dining, schools, entertainment, the office — is nearby, minimizing the need to get in a car. Burning calories instead of gas is a good thing.

Giving Water Back to the Land We transformed Westerly Creek from a buried drainpipe into an ecological showcase: part recreational park, part riparian ecosystem, part storm water collection system. All good.

Slow down the meters

Water Conservation Our water-saving methods range from droughttolerant landscaping in yards and public spaces to lowflow toilets and showerheads.

GAS

Commuter Rail It will arrive in 2016, and that’s good news.

Because it will help save gas, lower carbon emissions, reduce traffic congestion and simplify life — all in one fell swoop (whatever that means).

WATER

Good things last The Stapleton community has always been envisioned as a place where people, commerce and the natural environment could live in harmony. These days they call that being “green” or “sustainable.” And it translates into some real benefits: less greenhouse gas released into the air. A healthier environment for your children and their children. And more dollars in your pocket. But we call it being smart. During the worst of the economic recession, Stapleton ranked as the top-selling new home community in metro Denver, with resale homes more than holding their own in a down market. It’s a vote of confidence. The ultimate indicator of smart, sustainable design — and lasting value.

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ELECTRIC

Stapleton homes help lower the cost of utilities.

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You never know what you’ll find at Sweet William Market, April through September.

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At Stapleton there’s always something going on, thanks to the Master Community Association, which is responsible for a full calendar of events.

All year round, it’s overflowing with festivities like the Farmers Market, Sweet William Market, Movies Under the Stars, the Beer Festival, Wine Pairing, Stapleton Rocks!, Winter Welcome, Theatre on The Green, and the Egg Scramble. Among others. People come out, the community comes alive and the air is filled with the sounds of the season.

Now combine this with block parties and hundreds of spontaneous get-togethers that just sort of happen between neighbors every day.

Well let’s just say you’ll never get bored living in Stapleton.

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Halloween in Stapleton is an event you have to see to believe.

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Currently there are nine schools in Stapleton with three on the way.

Stapleton is a supportive community.

Parents are actively involved in their children’s education. They help each other out. They help their schools out.

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Two of stapleton’s elementary schools were rated Highly

by Colorado School Accountability reports.

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of Stapleton’s DSST high school graduates have been accepted to a four-year college.

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of Stapleton families send their kids to a Stapleton school.

Stapleton schools offer multiple choices and paths for inspiration.

Because different kids have different skills and different ways of learning.

If you’re a parent, good schools are probably on your list of the top criteria for a new home.

Well then, we have good news for you.

The schools at Stapleton are ranked among the very best in the state.

They’re new. They’re innovative. And they come with a backpack full of other advantages.

That sense of freedom a bicycle gives a kid never completely goes away. Stapleton makes it easy to get that feeling back.

With streets designed to encourage two-wheeled traffic in addition to cars — for rides to the East 29th Avenue Town Center or The Shops at Northfield Stapleton — and 38 miles of trails that get you away from traffic altogether. Including the Sand Creek Regional Greenway Trail, the Westerly Creek Trail and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge perimeter trail.

Downtown is just a 20-minute pedal. And Stapleton is home to the Denver Century Ride, an epic bike ride that begins and ends in Denver’s most bike-friendly community.

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A body in motion A healthy lifestyle leads to a better quality of life for everyone in your family. Luckily, making exercise part of your routine is easy in Stapleton.

Ride your bike to the 57,000 square-foot recreation center located just east of Central Park and get a workout on your way to work out.

Run a loop from Central Park through Westerly Creek, Greenway Park and Fred Thomas Park and back and you can cover over six miles and burn up to 750 calories. Go for a hike through the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge and feel like you’ve left the city behind. When the opportunity is all around you, you’re more likely to stay in motion.

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For every season, a new way to have fun.

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Outside in stapleton It’s no coincidence the world’s most desirable neighborhoods are usually near a park or active green space. Why? Parks ground us. They offer a place to gather or simply to gather our thoughts. And in Stapleton, a third of the community is designated just for this purpose. The thriving community gardens, the dog park, The Green, Westerly Creek, Central Park, Sand Creek Regional Trail, Bluff Lake Nature Center, Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, Upland Park and Conservatory Green Plaza — these are a few of our favorite places.

The parks in Bluff Lake neighborhood are designed to delight your senses: sound, smell and taste. See if you can figure out which one is which.

Stand at the top of Central Park’s sledding hill and you can see from Pikes Peak to Longs Peak.

Will it be a day for swimming, rock climbing, skateboarding, sledding, biking, a concert or maybe a farmers market? Whatever it is, it’s going to be a good day.

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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, bordering Stapleton to the north.

Dogs love Stapleton Here, dogs get to play in a park made just for them. In an annual rite of passage, neighborhood pools welcome dogs on the last day of the season. And the Dogs of Stapleton calendar, featuring a dozen of our most photogenic furry friends, is one of the most anticipated social media events of the year. So not only does every dog have his day, some get an entire month.

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If you sense a certain familiarity about Stapleton it’s because the original community planning was inspired by classic Denver neighborhoods. Tree-lined city streets, welcoming front porches, alley-loaded garages and abundant parks are all part of Stapleton’s urban charm. Somewhere along the way Stapleton has become a classic in its own right.

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QUEBEC STREET

Conservatory Green Neighborhood CENTRAL PARK BLVD

70 I-2

NORTHFIELD BLVD

THE SHOPS AT NORTHFIELD STAPLETON

I-70

CENTRAL PARK STATION COMING 2016

SAND CREEK REGIONAL GREENWAY

Central Park North Neighborhood

HAVANA STREET

CENTRAL PARK BLVD

Central Park West Neighborhood

COMMUTER RAIL COMING 2016

NORTH

QUEBEC STREET

CENTRAL PARK

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD

BLUFF LAKE NATURE CENTER

Westerly Creek Neighborhood East 29th Avenue Neighborhood

Bluff Lake Neighborhood

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South End Neighborhood

The neighborhoods of Stapleton MOLINE STREET

GREENWAY PARK

FRED THOMAS PARK

WESTERLY CREEK

Eastbridge Neighborhood

Within Denver, Stapleton has its own identity. Within Stapleton, each neighborhood is distinct in its own right — drawing its identity from a nearby park or landmark, and its unique flavor from the people who call it home.

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Conservatory Green Plaza

looking forward

Once again we’re expanding our borders and our vision. If the existing neighborhoods are defined by their relationship to the city, the future neighborhoods of Stapleton are defined by their relationship to the land. Neighborhoods woven together by parks, plazas, graceful streets and a fresh new palette inspired by nature.

Bird’s-eye view of the Conservatory Green neighborhood

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New. Urban. Garden-ready.

The best complement to a modern kitchen is an old-fashioned garden.

So Stapleton makes it easy to grow your own, thanks to wildly popular community gardens and spring and summer gardening workshops.

Mix in farmers markets, edible landscapes and neighbors who proudly share their harvest, and a bounty of freshness is all around you.

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The Shops at Northfield Stapleton Just footsteps from the Conservatory Green neighborhood, or up Central Park Boulevard, is a regional shopping destination with charming Main Street boutiques and signature dining, the best movie theater in town and events to mark every season — from summer jazz concerts to a stunning, holiday light show.

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Stapleton East 29th Avenue Town Center This is where you go for everything from hot yoga to ice cream — or simply to meet a friend for coffee.

It’s also the site of numerous community events, outdoor markets, concerts, movies and festivals.

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Work Life Balance The things that make Stapleton a great place to live — parks and trails, recreation, shops, restaurants and central location — also make it a great place to work. Stapleton is a dynamic place of innovation and economic vitality.

And if you are lucky enough to live and work in Stapleton, your commute is particularly enjoyable.

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Business Ready Stapleton is home to a wide range of progressive businesses and commercial enterprises. SMA Solar Technology established its North American headquarters at Stapleton’s Enterprise Park, creating the largest U.S. production facility for solar inverters. The FBI relocated its new regional headquarters next to the future commuter rail station. And U.S. Bank, Colorado Genetics, Nobel/Sysco Food Services are here, too.

It’s close, convenient and competitive Stapleton is a premier location and close to everything that matters — 10 minutes from downtown, 20 minutes from DIA and 30 minutes or less from almost every residential neighborhood in the Denver metro area.

Stapleton meets critical business requirements: draws from a talented labor pool, offers attractive tax benefits and provides aggressive real estate options.

It’s a high-performance workplace that attracts the most educated talent and has the amenities and lifestyle to retain them.

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MT. EVANS

LONGS PEAK

NORTH

RED ROCKS

DOWNTOWN DENVER

BOULDER

(10 MIN)

DENVER ART MUSEUM

I-25

DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS CITY PARK

CHERRY CREEK SHOPPING CENTER

DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE

I-270 DICK’S SPORTING GOODS PARK EAST 29TH AVE. TOWN CENTER

COLFAX AVE.

QUEBEC ST.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARSENAL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

GREENWAY PARK E. 29TH AVE. CENTRAL PARK STATION

CENTRAL PARK BLVD.

COMMUTER RAIL TRANSIT STOP

CONSERVATORY GREEN NEIGHBORHOOD

(COMING 2016)

(TOD)

THE SHOPS AT NORTHFIELD STAPLETON CENTRAL PARK BLVD.

FUTURE APARTMENTS

CENTRAL PARK NORTHFIELD BLVD.

WESTERLY CREEK

I-70

NORTHFIELD BUSINESS PARK

CENTERFIELD CORPORATE CAMPUS

(OFFICE)

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MLK JR. BLVD.

SAND CREEK REGIONAL GREENWAY TRAIL

BLUFF LAKE NATURE CENTER SMITH RD.

ENTERPRISE PARK

ANSCHUTZ MEDICAL CENTER

HAVANA ST.

DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (20 MIN)

BLUFF LAKE NATURE CENTER

One of the country’s largest urban-infill redevelopments Stapleton’s prime location has become more accessible with the addition of the I-70/I-270 interchange at Central Park Boulevard.

One of Denver’s most popular bus stations is in Stapleton. Commuter rail will reach the community in 2016, for easy access to downtown and DIA. And Stapleton is seamlessly connected to Denver’s 850 miles of bike routes. Whether by foot, bus, train or car, Stapleton makes it easy to get anywhere you want to go, any way you want to get there.

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in the beginning

It all started as a collaborative effort by business leaders, civic officials and citizens who wanted to have a say in how Denver should grow. They spent countless hours and much of their own money creating what became known as the Green Book, the guiding principles for the redevelopment of Stapleton. It has made all the difference and continues to be a vital touchstone for the community.

Forest City Enterprises, developer of Stapleton, has brought the Green Book to life through a unique public/private partnership.

2020 Oil demand will continue to outpace supply. Walkable communities take on new importance.

2010 Trail network reaches 38 miles.

2001 1990 1929 Denver Municipal Airfield opens, hailed as the most modern airport in the country.

Denver civic and business leaders create Stapleton Redevelopment Foundation.

A groundbreaking ground-breaking.

Construction begins at Stapleton.

Stapleton’s first residents move in.

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Name changed to Stapleton International Airport.

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Old airport closes, DIA opens.

The Green Book is unanimously approved by City Council as foundation for the sustainable redevelopment of Stapleton.

2011 Stapleton gets national recognition as the site of HGTV’s Green Home, the Central Park Boulevard connection to I-70 begins, and Central Park West homes set new energyefficiency standards.

500 families live in Stapleton.

East 29th Avenue Town Center opens for business.

Classes begin at Westerly Creek Elementary School.

Forest City is selected as Master Planner and Developer of Stapleton.

Denver voters approve plan to build Denver International Airport (DIA).

Stapleton’s population is now well over 5,000. The Bill Roberts Elementary School and the Denver School of Science and Technology are open. And so are The Shops at Northfield Stapleton.

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Residents move into Stapleton’s first apartments.

Stapleton has over 2,500 residents and 1,000 homes.

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80-acre Central Park opens, along with three new office buildings. Stapleton’s population passes 7,500.

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2013* Stapleton’s north neighborhoods take shape and combine all Stapleton has to offer with an urbanagricultural twist. It’s adjacent to vast open space in the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge and has easy access to The Shops at Northfield Stapleton.

Stapleton marks ten years of strong growth and ranks as one of the nation’s best-selling, master-planned communities, the Sam Gary Denver Public Library opens, and the Bluff Lake neighborhood brings residents a little closer to nature.

More than 17,000 people call Stapleton home.

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2050 Cold nuclear fusion created in laboratory, providing unlimited clean power.

Everyone in Stapleton lives happily ever after.

2030 Stapleton boasts some of the city’s nicest mature trees.

Expected buildout of Stapleton.

Now a fully realized and dynamic mixed-use community.

2022 Commuter rail station opens, connecting Stapleton to downtown Denver and DIA.

Most households have a robot for domestic use.

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*All events following 2013 are matters of conjecture. Forest City Stapleton, Inc., makes no promises or representation concerning future development.

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Outdoor art is everywhere in Stapleton. Sculptures, murals and fountain art, pieces that enhance the landscape and delight the senses. It’s like a reward for getting out more.

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Today, Stapleton thrives at a grassroots level thanks to the residents themselves.

They are responsible for shaping the community into something better than anyone could have planned.

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Info@StapletonDenver.com

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7351 East 29th Avenue Denver, CO 80238

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Information and photos are for illustrative purposes and are subject to change without notice at the discretion of Forest City Stapleton, Inc. Forest City Stapleton, Inc., makes no promises or representation concerning future development. Š 2013 Forest City Stapleton, Inc.

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