Sustainable Stapleton: Denver's Greenest Suburb

Stapleton is one of the greenest neighborhoods in the Denver area. The neighborhood is located on the site of the city's old airport, but there are no signs of its past in the peaceful, clean streets and parks that are to be found there today, unless it is in the inspiration for the "Airfoils" sculpture that stands in the civic plaza. This piece of art was created from recycled airplane parts. The architecture, green spaces and public artwork has all been created with beauty and sustainability in mind.

Stapleton was once the site of Denver's airport, but the area was redeveloped after the construction of the current International Airport. This redevelopment, which is still ongoing, has been carefully planned in order to create a new sustainable community.

Stapleton is now an idyllic suburb, with its own shops and restaurants, open space and other recreational facilities, and new family homes. The neighborhood has a wide variety of different stores and restaurants. The main commercial areas are at Quebec Square, the Northfield at Stapleton shopping center and the East 29th Avenue Town Center.

Almost a third of the neighborhood has been set aside for recreational purposes. The neighborhood has an abundance of green space, including the Central Park that lies at the heart of the community. Spreading out from this park is a system of trails that are perfect for biking and running.

Although it is one of the newer neighborhoods in Denver, Stapleton has a vibrant and active local community. The area's residents play an important role in the development of the neighborhood, particularly through the local Master Community Association. They run a number of local clubs, arrange block parties and other events, and ensure that their neighborhood gets all of the amenities that it needs. It was a group of the local people who organized the foundation of the Stapleton community garden, for example, which now produces huge amounts of flowers and vegetables, and has also become home to an interesting display of public art.

The Stapleton neighborhood has 24 parks and three swimming pools, which are particularly popular during the summer. Founders' Green Park hosts a regular Farmer's Market and the monthly Sweet William Antiques Market. In addition to the sports and recreational facilities that are available in the area, there are also frequent social events in the neighborhood.

The homes in Stapleton have been built to the highest standards. All buildings constructed in the neighborhood meet the highest Energy Star standards, which ensures that energy use and costs are kept at a minimum. Stapleton is a diverse neighborhood, with a wide selection of different homes. The neighborhood has plenty of traditional family homes, including classic bungalows and single family homes with charming front porches. There are also modern, luxurious lofts that are ideal for young professionals who appreciate the community atmosphere in Stapleton, but who need to be close to downtown Denver.

Stapleton include five distinct areas. East 29th Avenue features apartments, offices and retail space as well as the East 29th Avenue Town Center. The area around Central Park North has Quebec Square, two community pools, a light rail station and easy access to the largest local park. Eastbridge will have the second town center in Stapleton. South End features Central Park Boulevard as well as a number of beautiful parks and open spaces. Westerly Creek also lies along Central Park Boulevard, and is bordered by parks on three sides.