Land use change along Denver's I-225 beltway

This paper examines the long-term impact of suburban Denver's I-225 beltway on surrounding land uses following its introduction into a relatively undeveloped area. Analysis of residential, commercial, and office uses indicates that while the beltway did not serve as a catalyst for large-scale development, there was a gradual reorientation with higher residential and commercial densities along the route. Office densities were less affected by the immediate access provided by the route. Land use development occurred in three stages: (1) penetration of residential development into the corridor with little commercial or office development; (2) proliferation of residential development and penetration of commercial and office activities; (3) proliferation of commercial and office development and reorientation toward beltway.