Pollution Levels Soar in City, Threatening Residents' Health
In the heart of the La Alma-Lincoln Park neighborhood, Burnham Yard, a 58-acre site once a bustling railyard, is under consideration for a potential new home for the Denver Broncos football team [1][3][4]. The former railyard, closed in 2016, has been the subject of building demolitions and redevelopment discussions.
The Denver Broncos have not made a final decision about the location of their new stadium, and the nature of their potential interest in Burnham Yard remains unclear [1][3][4]. However, community interest and emphasis on resident engagement, including preservation of historic structures, are at the forefront of discussions [1][3][4].
Despite Burnham Yard's proximity to at least one property with existing contamination, no sources mention contamination or health risks related to radium or any hazardous materials tied to Superfund listings [1][3][4]. The Denver Radium Superfund Site, a 46-year-old site, remains separate from Burnham Yard and the purchased parcel [1].
City agencies and the Broncos, along with funding considerations via the Vibrant Denver bond for infrastructure near Burnham Yard, are primarily focused on traffic and urban development issues, rather than environmental remediation [2][3].
While no search result explicitly discusses environmental site assessments or remediation at Burnham Yard, further investigation from environmental or government reports on the site would be necessary to confirm any potential contamination risks. At present, public health concerns from nearby contamination related to the Denver Radium Superfund Site do not appear to be identified as an issue in current public or governmental discussions regarding Burnham Yard.
The Denver Broncos' potential interest in Burnham Yard, a former railyard, could signal a new home for their American football team. Regardless, discussions focus on traffic and urban development, with little mention of environmental concerns or remediation at Burnham Yard.
