Broncos submit development plan for Burnham Yard with preliminary stadium site selected

The Broncos submitted a large-area redevelopment to the city on Wednesday which includes a preliminary map for their future stadium and surrounding entertainment district at Burnham Yard south of downtown Denver The initial plan includes a stadium sited on the western portion of the now-defunct rail yard which the club released as its preferred site for a new stadium in September The club established its submission In a comment the club called the conceptual design in the Large Progress review a high-level preliminary draft and added 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 public amenities and green spaces to be enjoyed throughout the year Maps submitted in a -page document include information like a baseline of several utility work to be redone and early indications on transit considerations for the area The maps were developed by the Broncos with input from city design functionaries and based in part on early conversations with locality leaders a source informed The Denver Post The Large Advancement Review alongside the Group Benefits Agreement and Small Area Plan is an opportunity for the Denver Broncos to ensure the stadium and mixed-use neighborhood bring meaningful lasting benefit to the area the crew declared in its message 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 As our organization begins this process we are in listen-first mode and remain deeply committed to collaborative inclusive and transparent engagement 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 group Related Articles Denver Water submits plans for operations campus replacing land going to Broncos Broncos confident after quiet NFL agreement deadline We ve got all the pieces Broncos Darren Rizzi takes full responsibility for special teams errors Broncos NFL power rankings tracker How national experts rank Denver entering Week Renck vs Keeler Is arrangement for receiver or tight end last piece to Broncos winning AFC West The document also outlines general timelines for several of the regulatory processes It anticipates the large developemnt review to last into the spring of and the city s small area plan to take about a year The timeline suggests a goal of having building permits at the start of This story will be updated Want more Broncos news Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis