Broncos Stadium: Large Development Review
Large development review (LDR) is a process designed to ensure that sites poised for major redevelopment get clear direction from the city at the earliest stage of project planning on how they are expected to meet adopted plan goals important to Denver’s neighborhoods, including, for example, providing coordinated infrastructure improvements, multi-modal facilities, and publicly accessible open space.
Given its size, the Burnham Yard site must go through LDR ahead of any redevelopment. The Denver Broncos have started this process by submitting a pre-application, including a high-level concept plan for the site. The result of LDR will be a framework for the future development of the site that will ensure infrastructure planning is coordinated with all the city agencies involved. LDR will run concurrently and in coordination with the community planning process.
The Broncos published the following statement on November 5, 2025:
"The Large Development Review—alongside the Community Benefits Agreement and Small Area Plan—is an opportunity for the Denver Broncos to ensure the stadium and mixed-use community bring meaningful, lasting benefit to the area. 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 community.
"While the conceptual design in the Large Development Review is a high-level preliminary draft, 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 community amenities and green spaces to be enjoyed throughout the year."