A new Target store is on the way to Green Valley Ranch, part of a massive 150-acre project near 56th Avenue and Tower Road in northeast Denver. The retailer will anchor the first phase of the Link 56 development, a long-anticipated commercial and residential hub just minutes from Denver International Airport.
The area has seen explosive growth over the past decade, with Sprouts, Chipotle, and UCHealth already serving nearby residents. But the northwest corner of the intersection remained an empty lot—until now. Groundbreaking is set for 2025, but no official opening date has been released yet. Kensington Development Partners and IM Properties are leading the project.
From Open Fields to One of Denver’s Busiest Crossroads
This site wasn’t always a prime development opportunity. Aerial images from 1956 show sparse structures and empty fields. Even by 2009, the land was still undeveloped, despite surrounding roads and housing starting to take shape. The corner stayed that way well into the 2020s. (HistoricAerials.com)
Recent images confirm the site remains a dusty field, though now bordered by sidewalks, traffic lights, and new businesses. It’s a visual contrast that tells the story of Denver’s rapid expansion—and this lot’s long wait for transformation.
Inside Link 56: Not Just a Target Store
The Target store will span 150,799 square feet and kick off a broader development that includes:
- 214 apartments
- 170 townhomes
- Retail, dining, and coffee shops
- 27 acres of open space and parks, some bordering the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge
Corporate neighbors in the vicinity already include PepsiCo, Microsoft, Amazon, and a 113-acre United Airlines campus currently under construction, which will bring 5,000 employees to the area.
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Last Updated on November 4, 2025 by F.E.M