Midtown Centennial: The Future of Centennial's Core
Learn more about the vision for the future city center for Centennial!
What is Midtown Centennial?
Midtown Centennial encompasses the area between S. Yosemite St. and S. Havana St. (west to east) and E. Arapahoe Rd. and E. County Line Rd. (north to south). This area is centered around major regional assets, including the Dry Creek Light Rail Station, I-25, Centennial Airport and an emerging mixed-use district.
This corridor has historically been dominated by mid-20th-century office parks and commercial spaces. Evolving market trends and shifting work environments have created the opportunity to set the stage for a walkable, mixed-use district that serves as a gathering place for residents, workers and visitors alike.
The Vision
The City has created a guiding plan for the future of Midtown Centennial. The plan's guiding principles area:
Authentic Identity: Develop a distinct district that serves as a gathering place for Centennial residents and visitors.
Connectivity: Enhance access and connectivity to Midtown through pedestrian-friendly streets and parks, and by maximizing proximity to the Dry Creek Light Rail Station.
Resilience: Promote sustainable and adaptable urban design practices that support economic vitality and environmental sustainability.
Vibrancy: Create a dynamic mixed-use area with spaces for living, working, shopping and recreation.
Midtown Centennial is envisioned as a dynamic mixed-use environment, integrating public and private spaces and transforming dated commercial areas into a lively urban center. With walkable environments, multimodal transportation options. and vibrant community spaces. Midtown will reflect Centennial’s innovative spirit and commitment to high-quality design. The Plan will guide the City's review of future development applications, as well as City investment in the area. The focus is on providing neighborhood elements, like parks, open spaces, trails, plazas, and more.
Watch "Midtown Centennial: The Future of Centennial's Core" to learn more about Centennial's vision of Midtown.
View the Midtown Plan
Midtown Centennial Activity
Read About Activity in Midtown Centennial
2025
- Adoption of Midtown Centennial Sub-Area Vision Plan
- The Avant multifamily opens (6333 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard)
- Atlas Peakview multifamily opens (7800 E Peakview Avenue)
- Major Amendment to the Jones District Regulating Plan, including residential entitlement and commitment for first public park space to Midtown
- Partnership with Southgate Sanitation District to analyze existing and future sewer capacity within Midtown Centennial
- Rezoning applications approved to Employment Center-Mixed Use zone district:
- 9000 E. Nichols Ave.
- 9201 E. Dry Creek Road
- 7409 S. Alton Way
- 6901 S. Havana Street
- 7877 S. Chester Street
- Kick off of planning grant to study East Midtown
2024
- Keene at the District opens (7895 S. Dayton St.)
- Hensley at the District opens (9251 E. Mineral Ave.)
- Movement Centennial climbing gym opens in Centennial Promenade (9675 E. County Line Rd.)
- Adoption of Employment Center Zone District
- Kickoff work with Civitas and EPS consultants
2023
- Adoption of updated Future Land Use Map in Centennial NEXT
- The Avant multifamily building under construction (E. Caley Ave. and Greenwood Plaza Blvd.)
- Adoption of Arapahoe Urban Center District No. 4 (AUC-4) Regulating Plan (E. Arapahoe Rd. and S. Yosemite St.)
- My Neighbor Felix opens (7209 S. Clinton St.)
2022
- Lyra Apartments opens (9641 E. Geddes Ave.)
2019
- Major Amendment to the Jones District Regulating Plan
Midtown Centennial Development Areas
The District-Centennial
The District-Centennial (formerly known as the Jones District) is a 42-acre area west of I-25 between IKEA and the Dry Creek light rail station. The District-Centennial is envisioned as a dynamic, mixed-use area, featuring a network of walkable blocks, active streets, and public gathering spaces such as plazas.
Learn more about the District-Centennial here.
Arapahoe Urban Center District 4 (AUC-4)
AUC-4 has potential to be the “iconic gateway” for Centennial and is a collection of 23 properties, located at the southwest corner of E. Arapahoe Rd. and Interstate 25. The AUC-4 area is the focus of a City-initiated Regulating Plan to set forth a long-term vision for transforming the area into an economically vibrant, pedestrian-oriented, cohesive mixed-use environment.
Learn more about AUC-4 here.
Westray
Residential and office development across the street from Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, offering panoramic mountain views and access to nearby amenities.
Centennial Promenade
The City’s largest retail center, home to local and national retailers.
What's Next?
The City is continuing with planning efforts for East Midtown (east of I-25) in 2026 through a small-area planning grant from Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG). More information will be available in 2026.