The Denver Broncos has submitted a large development review pre-application to the City of Denver that details its preliminary plans for redeveloping a 58-acre former railroad yard as the preferred site of its new stadium.
Included in the pre-application is a preliminary conceptual map of the development site layout at the Burnham Yard site. The team’s initial plans would place the retractable roof stadium on the western edge of site, the furthest location from residential neighborhoods to the east, with a linear park and a mixed-use development encompassing housing, restaurants, and other amenities.
“The large development review—alongside the Community Benefits Agreement and Small Area Plan—is an opportunity for the Denver Broncos to ensure the stadium and mixed-use community bring meaningful, lasting benefit to the area,” said the team in a statement. “Our goal is to create a true local asset that expands access, improves quality of life and provides year-round impact for the broader neighborhood, metro area and visitors.”
The team unveiled its plans for a new stadium in September, with the goal of having the facility opened in time for the 2031 NFL season. A budget for the new stadium has not been released, nor is it clear what will become of the team’s current home of Empower Field at Mile High.
“As our organization begins this process, we are in listen-first mode and remain deeply committed to collaborative, inclusive and transparent engagement,” the statement continued. “Working closely with civic leaders, we are dedicated to honoring and celebrating the rich, diverse history of the area along with the cultural fabric of the community. While the conceptual design in the large development review is a high-level preliminary draft, we look forward to partnering with the city of Denver and our future neighbors to shape the next phases of planning. Together, we will refine this conceptual layout into a detailed plan that respects the surrounding neighborhoods, adds new homes and creates vibrant community amenities and green spaces to be enjoyed throughout the year.”
Photo of Burnham Yard by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
