The District-Centennial History/Timeline

The timeline below reflects a list of events in chronological order which are related to the District-Centennial.

	Glenn Jones establishes Jones International University (1993-2015) – This land would later become the Jones District. City of Centennial incorporated in 2001. Learn more about the history of Centennial.
	Jones District Regulating Plan approved. (October 2013) Jones District Development Agreement – A development agreement between the City of Centennial and Opus Development was approved.
	Jones District Sign Design Program adopted. (March 2014)
	Dry Creek RTD Station: Kiss and Ride Site Plan approved – Approval of this site plan created a dedicated vehicular drop off area for the Dry Creek Light Rail Station citizens to begin participating in the Kiss and Ride program. (April 2015) Jones District Regulating Plan: Amendment #1 – The amendment modified building typologies, locations of retail, sidewalk width, street network and frontage type locations. (May 2015) Jones District Development Agreement: Amendment #1 – The amendment added flexibility to the residential square footage calculation. (June 2015) Jones District Parcel 10, The Glenn Multi-Family Site Plan and Plat – A plan was submitted to the City for 306 dwelling units. (December 2015)
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	The Former Jones international University building was demolished. (October 2017)
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	Urban Center Zone District LDC Amendments – Amended UC Zone District Standards. (August 2019) Jones District Regulating Plan: Amendment #2 – The amendment increased square footage from 2 to 4 million, increased residential dwelling unit allotments, and designated public plaza. (December 2019) Jones District Development Agreement: Amendment #1 – Approval of this site plan created a dedicated vehicular drop off area for the Dry Creek Light Rail Station citizens to begin participating in the Kiss and Ride program. (December 2019)
	Jones Metro District Formation – The Jones Metropolitan District #1-5 is formed to allow for the construction of roadway and pedestrian improvements, and utilities within the district. (February 2020) Jones District Roadway Construction Documents – Construction documents were submitted to the City and construction began for curb to curb streets, temporary asphalt sidewalks adjacent to undeveloped streets and wet and dry utilities. (September 2020) Jones District Final Plat and Right-of-Way (ROW) Dedication – The final plat and right-of-way dedication were completed. (October 2020) Jones District Parcel 8, Embrey Multi-Family – Proposed plans for the Embrey Multi-Family project with 305 dwelling units. (April 2021) Jones District Parcel 6/7, Embrey Multi-Family – Proposed plans for the Embrey Multi-Family project with 304 dwelling units. (July 2021) Ikea Northern Entrance Reconfiguration – Proposed plans to allow for rerouted truck access for Ikea trucks.
	Jones District Regulating Plan, Amendment #3 – This allows for temporary asphalt sidewalks to be constructed along the streets adjacent to only undeveloped parcels and allows for parking supply within the district to meet demand. (January 2021) Jones District Amenity Zone Planning – In progress by the Jones District Community Authority Board. Jones District Centennial Fiber Line Loop – Fiber lines are proposed to be routed through the Jones District. Dry Creek Next Generation Infrastructure Study – Study focusing on smart infrastructure implementation in Jones District and Citywide. Groundbreaking and Rebranding Ceremony – A Groundbreaking and Rebranding Ceremony was held, renaming the project as The District-Centennial. Public Infrastructure – Utilities, streets and temporary sidewalk infrastructure construction completed.
	Jones District Parcel 8, Embrey Multi-Family – Under construction. Jones District Parcel 6/7, Embrey Multi-Family – Under construction. Jones District Sign Design Program – Plans submitted to amend the existing Sign Design Program. (August 2022) Jones District Fiber Line Loop – Construction completed. (October 2022) Rooftop Greenhouses LDC Amendment – Amended UC zone district standards to allow Rooftop Greenhouses. (December 2022)
	Jones District Sign Design Program – Plans approved amending the existing Sign Design Program. (April 2023) Traffic Signal at S. Chester St. and E. Jones Ave. – Construction completed. (April 2023)
	Embrey Multi-Family (The Hensley and The Keene) – Leasing Fall 2024.