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Frequently Asked Questions about
Stapleton Development....
Who takes care of the Westerly Creek Park?
Westerly Creek
is part of the regional park system that is under the jurisdiction
of the City of Denver.
We encourage residents to voice their concerns and questions to the
city and Mayors office by dialing 311.
Is anything being done (i.e., community
outreach) to increase diversity of homeowners?
Forest City’s
marketing efforts conducted with its homebuilders utilize a number
of channels in the minority community designed to promote diversity
at Stapleton. Forest City also works closely with the Housing
Diversity Committee of the Stapleton Citizens Advisory Board and the
City and County of Denver to provide information about home buying
opportunities and rental homes at Stapleton. For more information,
call Tom Gleason, Vice President – Public Relations for Forest City
Stapleton, Inc. at (303) 382-1800.
When will Smith Road be complete from
Havana to Quebec?
Although the
Stapleton Development Plan envisions the extension of Smith Road
east to Havana, there is no current timetable for that to happen.
Will the parking structure (used by RTD and
DIA) on MLK be torn down or renovated? If so, when?
While a timetable is
not yet certain, current plans call for Forest City to redevelop the
structure once the RTD park-n-ride is relocated north to Smith Road
where a new “multi-modal” facility serving bus, auto, rail, bicycle
and pedestrian transportation is planned immediately east of
Wal-Mart in Quebec Square.
What role does the Stapleton Security play
within the community? If we see someone/something suspicious,
especially in new construction areas, can we call Stapleton Security
to check it out? If not, what is their role, other than driving
around?
Anyone who sees
suspicious activity in any area of Stapleton is encouraged to notify
the Denver Police by calling 911.
When will the Westerly Creek bike path be
extended to connect to Sand Creek?
Extension of the
Westerly Creek bike path to Sand Creek cannot be completed until the
35th Avenue bridge is constructed over Westerly Creek
and the environmental remediation west of Westerly Creek is
completed. There may be some temporary connections from the
residential development in Filing 12 (east of Westerly Creek and
north of MLK Boulevard) by summer 2006.
What will the
connectivity be between Stapleton south of I‑70 and the new housing
and commercial north of I‑70?
A new interchange is
tentatively scheduled to open on Interstate 70 approximately at the
point where the old Cargo Road crosses over the interstate by late
2010.. Central Park Boulevard will connect Stapleton north and
south of Interstate 70 utilizing that interchange. Existing
connections include Quebec and Havana streets.
What organization is responsible for street
lights?
The installation and
initial power-up of streetlights is the responsibility of the Park
Creek Metropolitan District. After streetlights are installed and
operational, they become the responsibility of Xcel Energy. To
report a light that is not working, copy down the number on the pole
that identifies the light and call Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-4999.
What is Colorado Studios?
Located in a former
general aviation terminal and hangar complex along Central Park
Boulevard on southern Stapleton, Colorado Studios is one of the
nation’s most sophisticated centers for high definition television
services. For more information, call (303) 388-8500 or send e-mail
to
info@coloradostudios.com.
What is happening to the parcel next to
Bladium? Jim Chrisman of Forest City mentioned that Bladium has an
option to buy it but probably will not exercise that option.
Bladium chose not to
exercise its option. Forest City is evaluating what to do with that
parcel of land at this time.
Any plans for a Toys 'R Us or better yet, a
Babies 'R Us?
Forest City is
conducting a wide search for specialty retailers throughout the U.S.
to be added to Stapleton. The details regarding the scheduled
opening of these tenants are typically not released until the
retailer has signed a contract
Will a third DPS school be built in the
area southeast of the Eastbridge Town Center?
The Stapleton
Foundation and Forest City are working with Denver Public Schools to
analyze projections about population growth and the demand for a
third DPS school south of Interstate 70. No decision has been made
at this time.
Are small circulator buses through
development planned to connect to main RTD lines?
Circulator buses are
a possibility. The decision will be made by RTD once the demand is
there.
Can anything be done about trains'
whistles/signals (especially during the night)?
Federal regulations
now allow cities to silence train horns. For more information,
visit www.fra.dot.gov.
What is the plan for the old control tower?
The former control
tower has been stabilized for a future use that has not yet been
determined. Unfortunately, there is insufficient room at the top of
the tower for a restaurant, which is the most frequent suggestion.
Is there going to be a post office within
Stapleton?
Forest City has
spoken to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) about bringing a post
office to Stapleton, but to date those discussions have not been
conclusive due to USPS budget constraints. Please keep in mind that
there is a 24 hour full service general mail facility at 53rd
and Quebec, on the western edge of the Northfield Retail Center..
When will RTD bus service come/exist on 29th
Ave. to Beeler as originally stated by visitors center in 2003? I
hope it will be soon.
Bus service on 29th
Avenue will not be possible until MLK Boulevard has been completed
to Peoria. Contact the Stapleton RTD Board Representative Chris
Martinez at 303-299-2303
for more information.
Are there any plans to put up gate, making
Stapleton a gated community? It would reduce crime!
No. The development
plan for Stapleton that was created by the citizens of Denver places
a priority on integrating Stapleton into the surrounding urban
neighborhoods.
Are there plans for a golf course?
The Stapleton
Development Plan envisioned a golf course north of Interstate 70,
but there is no timetable for the design and construction of that
facility as of this time.
What type of housing is planned for the SE
corner of MLK and CPB. ?
Most likely
multi-family housing designed to fit well with the adjacent single
family housing, but those plans are subject to change.
What type of housing is planned west of
Beeler and MLK?
Most likely higher
density multi-family housing, but those plans are subject to change.
Is Beazer coming back as a builder?
There are no plans
at this time.
Are there any plans for any more retirement
type facilities?
Not at this time,
but Forest City is willing to consider any realistic proposal.
Is there anything being done to work with
the Mayor on plans to end homelessness?
Forest City is
donating a limited amount of acreage to affordable housing providers
such as Mercy Housing Southwest to provide very low income housing.
Mercy’s Parkside Housing at Stapleton, which received donated land
from Forest City, does provide housing to formerly homeless
families.
What is being done in terms of
environmental cleanup?
What is the type of cleanup and where?
The City and County
of Denver is responsible for the cleanup of any known environmental
conditions as required by State of Colorado environmental regulatory
agencies before the Stapleton property is sold by the City for
development. For further information, you may obtain the
Environmental Initiatives at Stapleton brochure and a Summary of
Environmental Conditions related to the areas of Stapleton currently
under development from the builders or by calling or visiting the
Stapleton Master Community Association Office, located at
2823 Roslyn Street at 303.388.0724 or
email at
info@stapletoncommunity.com
Are there light rail plans for Stapleton?
Yes. The FastTracks
program includes a rail connection that is likely to be “commuter
rail” (diesel-electric rather than overhead electric power) between
Downtown Denver and Denver International Airport via the rail
corridor that passes through Stapleton along Smith Road. A rail
station is planned to be part of a new multi-modal transit station
in the area of Smith Road and Ulster.
Will there be a library?
Yes. Voters
approved a bond initiative for a new library at Stapleton and Forest
City is currently engaged in negotiations with The Denver Public
Library (DPL) about a site on Central Park Blvd at Xanthia, south of
the REMAX building.
What are the police management plans for
Stapleton? We will still be in District 2? Will we have our own
precinct?
Stapleton south of
Interstate 70 is in District Two, while Stapleton north of
Interstate 70 is served by District Five. There are no plans for a
special district for Stapleton.at this time.
How can I report areas of speeding or construction traffic where
it should not be?
To report speeding,
contact Denver Police Traffic Operations Bureau at 720.865.6905. To
report problems with construction traffic, contact Tom Gleason of
Forest City at 303.382.1800.
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