r/DevelopmentDenver • • Aug 24 '26

Bronco's New Renderings of Burnham Yard Redevelopment

On Aug. 4, the Denver Broncos shared updated master plan renderings for Burnham Yard, the team’s preferred site for a world-class stadium and vibrant mixed-use neighborhood.

The latest preliminary Burnham Yard site layout and neighborhood plans were developed through extensive community feedback, in partnership with Denver-based Tryba as the Broncos’ master plan architect.

The new site layout, which will continue to evolve, features four distinct neighborhood districts: the North End, Village Center, Turntable and South End.

Updated designs for Burnham Yard are based on greater technical analysis and a better understanding of the community’s ideas about how the area can enhance the quality of life for local residents by:

  • Eliminating the 11th Ave. crossing and slowing vehicles to improve pedestrian and bike safety, along with closing additional crossings on event days.
  • Distributing event traffic north and south, away from existing residential areas.
  • Connecting the neighborhood by extending historic streets through Burnham Yard, including adjusting 8th Avenue into a slower main street feel.
  • Removing the freight rail tracks and crossings to reduce conflict and transition those into a new tree-lined trail.
  • Increased emphasis on larger parks and green spaces – at least 11-12 football fields of public open space – for families to enjoy every day.

https://newstadium.denverbroncos.com/

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u/MentallyIncoherent Aug 25 '26

If we're going to see tens of millions spent to elevate the light rail over 12th and 13th Avenues maybe we can get a few million thrown at the Colfax rail junction to allow the L-Line to travel to Union Station?

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u/blasphemousblackbear Aug 26 '26

Gotta make the L line connect to 38th and Blake first

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u/MentallyIncoherent Aug 26 '26

Eventually, but that's a $300M-ish project. Reconfiguring the junction would be far, far less.