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Imagine a Great AirportDIA was designed to be Denver’sport to the world.As with many great public work projects, theidea for Denver International Airport sprang fromneed. In the early 1970s, farsighted communityleaders were already envisioning a largerairport to accommodate Denver’s burgeoninggrowth. Stapleton Airport, which had openedas Denver Municipal Airport in 1929, was virtuallylandlocked and nearing its capacity, with noisepollution and flight delays becoming increasinglycontentious issues.The search for a new site began, culminatingin the acquisition of 53 square miles of farmland inneighboring Adams County. Denver annexed mostof this property, an enormous political challengethat required the astute guidance of business andcivic leaders, and, ultimately, approval by votersfrom both counties. Building DIA was a seminalevent that raised Denver’s collective consciousnessby showing how big dreams can be realized.Table of Contents1 – Imagine a Great Airport2 – DIA Today4 – What is a Master Plan?6 – Why Update the Master Plan?8 – Key Considerations10 – Timeline and Process12 – Airport Efficiency14 – Airport Activity Forecasts18 – Short-term Needs18 – Long-term Needs20 – Runways22 – Terminal and Concourse Alternatives20 – Terminal and Concourse Alternatives24 – Landside and Support Facilities Alternatives26 – Sustainable Development28 – Moving ForwardStapleton International AirportDenver International Airport / 1