Transit-Oriented Denver: The impact of transit-oriented development on socioeconomics in Denver County, Colorado

Abstract

The aim of my research is to explore if the reconstruction of Denver Union Station had an impact on the socioeconomics in Denver County, Colorado. Additionally, this research seeks to identify what characteristics of gentrification and sustainability are implemented when a new transit infrastructure is introduced to a community. This study specifically adds to the literature in socioeconomics, how to use statistical tools to determine if households have been impacted, and how the community changes. In this report, I examine how the redevelopment of Denver Union Station impacted socioeconomical factors in Denver County, Colorado. To provide a holistic perspective to this exploration, I used a case study and semi-structured interviews with representatives from Denver, Colorado. This site was specifically chosen for its explicit adaptation of Transit-Oriented Development.