40
TH AVE & AIRPORT BLVD.
Front Door to Airport Corridor
40TH AVE & AIRPORT BLVD.
Front Door to Airport Corridor
Total Development Opportunity
Strategically positioned development sites
Peña Blvd · I-70 · Airport Blvd · 40th Ave
A Line service connecting DEN and downtown Denver
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40th & Airport
Positioned for Connection
Positioned as the front door to the DEN Airport corridor, the 40th & Airport District offers two development parcels totaling 50 acres. This district is directly adjacent to Pena Blvd. with high visibility from Pena Blvd. as well as I-70, Airport Blvd. and 40th Ave.
The District offers exceptional regional connectivity, with access to four major roadways and the 40th & Airport A-Line station. With trains departing every 15 minutes, DEN’s commuter rail offers a direct connection to downtown Denver, placing the District within easy reach of airport travelers, Denver residents and visitors from across the region.
This strong market position creates an opportunity for prominent, market-leading brands and regional destinations, while also providing the potential to explore unique partnerships with DEN that support both airport activity and development within the District.
Potential Uses
The 40th & Airport District offers opportunities for a range of uses that can serve the airport, surrounding communities and the broader regional market.
Entertainment
Destination entertainment concepts that attract local, regional and traveling audiences.
Retail
Retail experiences positioned to benefit from high visibility and regional connectivity.
Dining
Restaurants and dining concepts that serve travelers, visitors and the surrounding market.
Hospitality
Hospitality uses that complement the airport and support the area's growing visitor activity.
Commercial
Prominent commercial uses that take advantage of the District's visibility and accessibility.
Request for Offers (RFO) Process
All DEN Airport City opportunities are available through a rolling Request for Offers (RFO), with no specific submission deadline. DEN Real Estate expects to keep the opportunity open for several years, providing interested parties with ample time to develop and propose ideas for commercial development at DEN. DEN reserves the right to close the RFO at any time.
Submission of Offers
The DEN Contract Administrator initially reviews the submitted offer for responsiveness before forwarding it to DEN’s commercial broker for market viability evaluation. If both criteria are satisfied, the offer is then submitted to the DEN Real Estate Screening Committee.
DEN Real Estate Evaluation Committee
The SVP of Real Estate presents the offer to 3-5 committee members. They will either reject it or engage the offeror to discuss the proposal and lease terms. Rejected offers receive a letter; accepted offers move to LOI discussions.
Letter of Intent
The opportunity is refined, and site conditions are confirmed to be suitable for the proposed development. Business terms are outlined, including relevant City social ordinance requirements.
Final Lease Negotiations, Community Outreach
An agreement is reached on business terms, lease boundaries, and social ordinance requirements (including ACDBE, if applicable). DEN Government Affairs updates Registered Neighborhood Organizations and the Council Member Town Hall on the proposed sites, while the proposer finalizes the EDI plan with DSBO.
Execution of Lease
DEN and the offeror sign the lease contract, which is then presented to the Denver City Council for consideration. The contract is executed upon approval.
Explore the Opportunity
Where Do You Go From Here?
Explore the location of 40th & Airport through the interactive map, or if you are ready, connect with the Greenwood CRE team to discuss your project needs. The next step is yours.
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