The Westerly Creek North/Uplands project is in full swing as evidenced by the many workers and trucks moving dirt in the Westerly Creek North Neighborhood. Although there has been a lot of information regarding the project, residents have been pretty quiet about the whole thing. “Aside from having a lot of dirt blowing around, and some loud trucks during the day, it really isn’t that big of a deal,” says Westerly Creek North resident Adam Young. “In fact, it is kind of exciting, as we have been staring at that ugly field with the prison behind it. Now, it looks like they have built a giant mound so we don’t have to look at the prison. But, I have no idea what is really going on over there.”
Other residents agree with Adam. “I really have no idea what is going on over there,” said resident Robin Street. “Just a lot of earth moving. Is it remediation?” “It’s hard to envision what they are doing,” says Scott Battenfield. “I know there is a lot of information out there with maps and timetables, but I never think those tell the whole picture.” Kim Luke agrees. “We see all the things going on over there,” says Luke. “But, I don’t want to look at tricky architectural renderings and flowcharts with timetables. I see things in a concrete way. So, I need to see what it looks like as it gets closer to completion.”
Residents are hoping the project goes well, but are prepared if things don’t look like what they are hoping for. “I’m not even exactly sure what I am supposed to be expecting,” says Young. “So, I am on a wait and see approach. If things start looking like it’s not exactly what I want, I will definitely start complaining about it.” Battenfield will also grumble if things don’t go right. “I’m definitely prepared to start a Facebook group,” says Battenfield. It’s clear residents will be keeping an eye on this project and as it gets close to being finished, will certainly make sure it goes through the appropriate Stapleton scrutiny.
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