While the new Denver International Airport didn’t open until 1995, planning by Denver’s civic and business leaders began years earlier on the former airport land. By the spring of 2001, master developer Forest City began developing a mixed-use community on the 4,700 acres of land and promoting the vision of a walkable community with sustainability as a core value. Single-family homes are in more traditional styles such as Tudor, Mediterranean, Craftsman and Victorian, while some of the town homes and lofts have a modern flair. There are also many duplexes, rowhomes, and condos, offering a variety of home sizes for residents. Adjacent to older communities and with a location just 10 minutes to downtown and 20 minutes from DIA, Central Park was an immediate success when it was established. The 80-acre Central Park, outdoor pools, and over 30% of the total land devoted to parks and open space encourage an active lifestyle among residents and visitors. Summer outdoor movies, concerts, festivals and open-air markets are just some of the amenities of this popular and award-winning neighborhood.