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CoPirg Praises 'Smart Growth' Projects

DENVER-The Colorado Public Interest Research Group finds 10 development projects it likes, including the $4-billion redevelopment of the former Stapleton International Airport, in its "Smart Growth Hall of Fame.

By John Rebchook | Updated on December 20, 2001

DENVER-The Colorado Public Interest Research Group, which often criticizes growth, sprawl and development, has found some developments that it likes. CoPirg, which in the past has released its ”Sprawl of Shame” report, this time has released its ”Smart Growth Hall of Fame 2001: 10 examples of Good Planning Decisions.”

The single largest project lauded by CoPirg is the redevelopment by Forest City Stapleton of the former Stapleton International Airport, a $4-billion redevelopment that eventually will be home to 30,000 residents and a workforce of 35,000.

The 7.5-square-mile project, three quarters the size of the island of Manhattan, is one of the largest infill projects in the country. Eventually, it will have 12 million sf of retail space, 10 million sf of office space and 1,100 acres of regional parks and open space.

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