First Residential Phase Begins at Denver's Link 56 Mixed-Use Development

Stellar at Link 56 will feature 214 residential units across 13 buildings.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A planned mixed-use district in northeast Denver is beginning to take shape, with construction now underway on Stellar at Link 56, the development's first residential phase. The project, led by Colorado developer Livmark Communities and national real estate firm Kensington Development Partners, will bring 214 residential units across 13 buildings, featuring two- and three-story garden-style walk-up apartments and two-story 'carriage house' townhomes.

Why it matters

The Link 56 master-planned community is expected to include about 1,900 residential units, 250,000 square feet of commercial development, and 27 acres of parks and open space, representing a major new mixed-use development for the growing northeast Denver area.

The details

Residents of Stellar at Link 56 will have access to a range of amenities, including a resort-style pool and hot tub, a fitness room, yoga studio, sauna, golf simulator, outdoor grilling areas, fire pits and a dog spa. Stellar is a 15 to 20 minute walk from the 61st & Peña light rail station, and is adjacent to a future 150,799-square-foot Target store and a variety of planned retail and dining options.

  • Construction on phase one of Link 56 was set to begin immediately, with an estimated investment of $235 million.
  • Kensington Development, in partnership with UK-based IM Properties, acquired the 150-acre parcel of land last year at the corner of 56th Avenue and Tower Road.

The players

Livmark Communities

A Colorado developer leading the Link 56 mixed-use project.

Kensington Development Partners

A national real estate firm partnering with Livmark on the Link 56 development.

Landmark Homes

A homebuilder with over 20 years of experience building condos and townhomes in Colorado, who established Livmark Communities.

Kensington Development

A firm founded in 2017 that focuses on acquiring, developing, and redeveloping retail and mixed-use projects across the United States.

IM Properties

A UK-based real estate firm that partnered with Kensington Development to acquire the land for the Link 56 project.

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What they’re saying

“Stellar at Link 56 represents exactly the kind of community we believe Denver needs more of — thoughtfully designed homes within walking distance of nature, transit, and everyday conveniences.”

— Chris Beabout, Managing Partner at Livmark Communities (denverpost.com)

What’s next

The development takes place as the surrounding area continues to expand employment opportunities, anchored by companies such as United Airlines, Microsoft, Panasonic, Pepsi, Amazon and Denver International Airport.

The takeaway

The Link 56 mixed-use project represents a major new development for northeast Denver, bringing nearly 2,000 residential units, 250,000 square feet of commercial space, and 27 acres of parks and open space, all within walking distance of transit and amenities.