development to the east make this a truly mixed- use area. 72nd & Himalaya is for smart manufacturing, retail, and recreation opportunities near the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center and future rail stop with great visibility from Peña Boulevard and E-470. East Approach is a global business district with direct access to DEN and the main terminal. Workers and visitors can connect to the terminal via an art walk, bike sharing program or circulator. Offers are evaluated by the DEN Evaluation Committee for market competitiveness and based on selection criteria set forth in the RFO. There is no submission deadline. Although DEN can close the RFO at any time, DEN Real Estate anticipates keeping the opportunity open for multiple years to allow interested parties an opportunity to present ideas for commercial development at DEN. Operation 2045 “Even as DEN actively works through its Vision 100 strategy, the airport is constantly looking to the horizon to make sure it meets future needs,” Washington said.
“In 2045, DEN will celebrate its 50th anniversary and it estimates that passenger traffic could reach beyond 120 million annual passengers.” To successfully lay the foundation for its future growth, the airport has introduced the strategic plan known as Operation 2045. As difficult as predicting the future can be, the airport is considering such initiatives as: • New concourse(s) • Airfield capacity • Additional deicing pads and aircraft parking aprons • Peña Boulevard • International arrival processing • Future innovation opportunities • Workforce development • Sustainability • Advanced air mobility • Parking • Utilities expansion • Autonomy and other emerging technologies “Denver International Airport’s growing operations create expanding opportunities for local businesses and global connections for travel and cultural exchange. Through its Vision 100 and Operation 2045 strategies, DEN will continue to be a community asset that emphasizes social responsibility, sustainability and resiliency,” said Washington.
44 The Acumen
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