Sun Valley

Tucked just southwest from downtown Denver, Sun Valley is one of the city’s most dramatically transforming neighborhoods. Once frequently overlooked, it’s now gaining broader attention as an energetic, forward-thinking community on the rise—where big plans, bold redevelopment, and a deep commitment to equity are shaping an exciting future.

Change happens often in Sun Valley. One of Denver’s more neglected areas is now nearing an incredible recovery. Backed by the Denver Housing Authority, a truly massive redevelopment effort is currently underway so as to reshape the landscape—socially, ecologically, as well as inexpensively.

This quite ambitious plan of action will then replace 333 very outdated public housing units with 940 brand new mixed-income homes, thereby creating a most welcoming, inclusive community for well over 2,500 residents. From fairly affordable housing to available market-rate options, the total focus is on overall diversity—not just in adequate housing, but in all people who live here. Expect to see young professionals, artists, families, along with longtime residents all contributing to a dynamic neighborhood vibe.

Sun Valley distinguishes itself from other changing areas with its strong focus on sustainability and ecological justice. This is not simply about newer buildings—it is about building toward a healthier and more equitable future.

Plans include:

Novel parks coupled with verdant spaces toward recreation including communal gathering.
Improved walkability and expanded bike infrastructure
Flood mitigation and also stormwater infrastructure improvements.
Many eco-conscious constructions and energy-efficient housings
Access into fresh food and into community gardens
Each detail—from street layout to building design—has been extensively considered through a lens of equity together with long-term public health. It’s among some of the very few neighborhoods whereby walkable green space plus access into nature get prioritized as necessary infrastructure.

The future housing stock of Sun Valley will be every bit as diverse as is its community. With several new mixed-income developments, the neighborhood will happen to offer. The neighborhood will manage to offer a lot.

Affordable apartment-style housing
Modern townhomes and condos
Live-work units are great for those small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Market-rate homes featuring skyline views
This very transformation presents such a rare opportunity for most first-time buyers, for investors, and also for those who want so much to be part of just a growing, purpose-driven community—all just in minutes from downtown.

The location for Sun Valley is really one of its biggest assets. Just across the river from Empower Field and from the busy Jefferson Park and LoHi neighborhoods, Sun Valley offers walkable access to downtown Denver, to the South Platte River Trail, to RTD transit, and to major highways.

Future plans include:

Retail shops and restaurants
Cultural and community centers
Startup hubs and revolutionary environments
Educational and wellness facilities
The goal here is to create for ourselves a self-sustaining, energetic ecosystem in which people can then live, work, and thrive without needing to leave from within the neighborhood.

As a portion of Denver Public Schools, Sun Valley is quite close in proximity to many educational institutions. It is near a fair number of them. The redevelopment plan also includes further investment in early childhood education centers and programs that support youth development and academic success.

Nearby schools include:

Fairview Elementary
DCIS right at Fairmont (K-12)
West High School Campus
Metro State University as well as CU Denver (just within a short light rail ride away).

Sun Valley has perpetually been a home for a resilient, culturally rich population. As the redevelopment fully unfolds, earnest efforts are being made to surely retain and uplift the community's deep roots, ensuring that long-time residents have a decisive voice within the neighborhood's future.

Cultural programming, along with local art initiatives and also inclusive development policies, are each quite central to such a transformation. This isn’t simply gentrification—it’s a model for equitable urban redevelopment.

Walk Score: It is improving with redevelopment- You can walk to a Broncos game!!!
Bike Score: About 72 – Very much bikeable.
Transit Access: Superb (RTD light rail plus bus lines)
Home Styles: Several mixed-income townhomes, condos, live-work units
Inclusive, sustainable, community-focused: Vibe
Nearby Amenities: South Platte River Trail, Empower Field, downtown Denver, access to I-25

Sun Valley isn’t simply Denver’s next hot neighborhood—it’s a blueprint for how cities can grow with intention. If you're indeed looking for a community-driven place in order to call home (or invest in), where every