The Densification of Denver

More than a century ago, Denver’s leaders — inspired by the City Beautiful movement — built toward the ideal of a “city within a park.” But the last 20 years have seen immense change, as Denver’s population has exploded and developers cover more and more of the city’s remaining nature.

• Part 1: Green space disappearing in Denver faster than in other cities.
• Part 2: Residents facing green-space crunch seek room to roam.
• Part 3: Push to regain green space faces obstacles of environment, equity.