Thornton

Thornton is a diverse community with a strong commitment to quality of life and environmental issues. Located just 10 miles north of downtown Denver, astride the region’s major Interstate Highway 25, Thornton is one of the fastest growing communities in Colorado. The Denver metropolitan area, including Thornton, is consistently ranked as one of the most desirable living environments in the nation.

For the past many years, the City of Thornton has experienced extensive commercial, retail and residential growth, which is the direct result of available land, abundant water supply, scenic geography and accessibility to Denver and Denver International Airport. Through the use of the Thornton Development Authority (tax increment financing district) and other financial incentives, the City has encouraged the attraction of new businesses. 

Current Population –

122,000 residents
1,400 commercial businesses
500 home-based businesses

Number of Primary Employers – 920

Top 5 Primary Employers by employment

                1) HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center

                2) Dish Network

                3) T-Mobile

                4) All Valley Home Care

                5) Villas at Sunny Acres

Three major development opportunities

1.  New Development Opportunities along the vibrant I-25 Corridor from Highway 7 to 84^th Avenue
2. Larkridge, at Hwy 7 and I-25, is home to 32 retailers and other businesses with nearly 1,000 employees in 750,000 square feet.  At full build out, the center will have 2 million square feet.
3. E-470 and I-25 is the home of a future, 700-acre Employment Center.  From office to light industrial uses, employers in this area will benefit from an ideal location to reach the metro area, northern Colorado, and the world through easily accessible DIA.

A total of 450 acres is currently zoned Regional Commercial along I-25 between 136^th and 144^th Avenues.  The location offers excellent visibility to the 84,000 cars per day along I-25 and is prime regional retail, entertainment, and hotel/convention center space.

1. Existing Properties for Primary Employment

§  The Washington Square Business Park, east of I-25 and north of 120th Ave., is home to diverse employers, including Ascent Solar Technologies, Google, GeoEye, and many others.  Existing buildings and land are still available.

§  The North Valley Tech Center is located at 84^th Ave. & I-25 and is home to Sungard Network Solutions, Kaplan College, and others.  Additional units are available for employers eager to maximize this great location to meet varied office needs.

§  Many additional properties offer quality homes to data centers, manufacturers, medical uses and others.  These include the former Qwest Building with its 7 stories at the intersection of I-25 and 120^th Avenue; the Hunter Douglas campus, which boasts a 2003-built, 120,000 square foot manufacturing center and a 58 acre campus; and the Pinnacle Center at Thornton Parkway and Grant. 

 

                3) Redevelopment Opportunities for Commercial and Retail

§  The South Washington Street Corridor from 84^th to 104^th Avenues is the focus of multiple commercial redevelopment efforts. 

§  One of the most active projects is the partnership between Regency Centers and the Thornton Development Authority (TDA) to redevelop the former Target store and surrounding area at 104^th Ave. & Washington Street.

§  The Thornton Revitalization Advisory Board, appointed by Council, is focusing on both commercial and residential improvements in original Thornton, including the Thornton Shopping Center along Washington Street north of 88^th Avenue.

§  A total of 25 acres of vacant land along Grant Street is owned by the TDA for office, medical and other uses.  These properties feature direct access from I-25 and lovely views of both Denver and the mountains.

 

Contact info and website

Economic Development
9500 Civic Center Drive
Thornton, CO 80229
O – 303-538-7605
F – 303-538-7244
www.cityofthornton.net/business