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Downtown Denver’s Skyline Park is continuing to move through a massive long-term redevelopment project that could completely reshape one of downtown’s most recognizable public spaces.

Current plans for the central block of the park include:

• A massive interactive water plaza
• Seasonal ice skating rink
• Café and seasonal bar
• Fire terraces
• Outdoor dining areas
• Event space
• Upgraded landscaping and significantly more greenery
• Improved pedestrian and bike connections

One of the biggest goals of the redesign is removing many of the walls, stairs, and barriers that currently make portions of the park feel disconnected from surrounding downtown streets.

The long-term vision is to turn Skyline Park into a much more active year-round public gathering space in the heart of downtown Denver.

Construction on the first phase is already underway.

More details/renderings here: https://www.developingmycity.com/denver/news/closer-look-at-downtown-denvers-massive-skyline-park-transformation

DEN’s long-term expansion plans are much larger than most people realize.

Most travelers only see the construction currently happening inside Denver International Airport’s Great Hall, but the airport’s long-term plans stretch far beyond the terminal renovation underway today.

As part of Vision 100 and Operation 2045, DEN is planning for more than 120 million annual passengers over the coming decades.

To support that growth, airport planning documents outline a wide range of future infrastructure concepts across the property, including expanded concourses, additional aircraft gates, future terminal expansions, upgraded transit systems, roadway improvements, rental car consolidation facilities, and potential future runway development.

At the same time, DEN continues moving forward with the multi-phase Great Hall renovation project, which is currently under construction and expected to continue through 2027.

Together, Vision 100 and Operation 2045 are expected to drive more than $15 billion in long-term airport infrastructure investment over the coming decades.

Do you think DEN is planning properly for Denver’s future growth, or does the airport already feel overwhelmed as it is?

More About Denver International Airport’s Expansion Plans

We came across updated plans for “Wynkoop Crossing,” a proposed pedestrian and bike bridge that would go over Speer Blvd and connect LoDo directly to the Ball Arena redevelopment area.

Right now that stretch is pretty rough to cross, especially during events, and this would create a grade-separated connection instead of relying on street crossings.

Plans show an elevated bridge with separate paths for bikes and pedestrians, plus landscaped landing areas on both sides. It would also tie into the Cherry Creek Trail and South Platte connections.

The project is currently under review with the city.

Curious what people think...is this needed improvement or overkill?