Link 56 – Peña Station South

Link 56 – Peña Station South is a transformative 150-acre mixed-use development located at the northwest corner of 56th Avenue and Tower Road in Denver, Colorado. Spearheaded by developer Kensington Development Partners, the project is designed to bring new energy and infrastructure to Denver’s rapidly growing northeast corridor. The development will feature a vibrant mix of multifamily residential buildings, restaurant and retail spaces, and will be anchored by a proposed Target store. Additional commercial components include a gas station and multiple vendor spaces, creating a dynamic environment for both residents and visitors.

Mortenson is leading the civil infrastructure efforts for the site, which encompass a wide range of heavy civil work. This includes extensive earthwork, installation of wet and dry utilities, asphalt and concrete paving, and right-of-way improvements. Notably, the project design includes the installation of utilities beneath a high-pressure jet fuel line that supplies Denver International Airport (DIA), requiring meticulous planning and coordination to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

In addition to private infrastructure, the project includes significant public ROW improvements in coordination with the City and County of Denver. These enhancements – covering new roads, sidewalks, crosswalks, and traffic signal installations – are particularly complex along 56th Avenue, where ROW constraints and construction activities have the potential to impact airport traffic along Peña Boulevard. Proactive traffic management and stakeholder engagement are essential to minimizing disruptions and maintaining access to DIA.

Specific infrastructure for the large box retail component includes concrete flatwork, asphalt surfacing, curb and gutter installation, landscaping, and light pole placement. These foundational elements are critical to supporting the long-term functionality and accessibility of the development.

Future phases of Link 56 will further expand the community’s offerings. Planned additions include a neighborhood park to provide green space and recreation, more multifamily residential infrastructure to accommodate growing demand, and additional public ROW improvements to support increased traffic and pedestrian flow.

Overall, Link 56 – Peña Station South represents a major investment in Denver’s future, combining thoughtful urban planning with robust infrastructure to create a livable, accessible, and commercially vibrant destination – while navigating complex engineering and logistical challenges tied to critical airport infrastructure and ROW constraints.