Thornton’s Market at 88th developer deadline passes without selection
Thornton’s deadline for development teams interested in the Market at 88th has passed, but the city has not announced a partner or final project.
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Thornton’s deadline for development teams interested in the Market at 88th has passed, but the city has not announced a partner or final project.
Thornton expects active cleanup at the former shopping center to finish in July 2026 while it prepares a two-phase process to seek a developer.
Thornton’s new Anythink Nature Library is scheduled to open Aug. 8 with a public program, outdoor learning activities and access to a 15-acre campus.
Thornton’s 15.6-acre Market at 88th redevelopment site has reached its Aug. 6 solicitation deadline as the city seeks a private development partner.
Thornton is in the visioning phase for two future N Line station areas, with a public open house scheduled for Aug. 17 at Anythink Wright Farms Library.
Thornton opened WinterFest marketplace registration August 3. Vendors have until 9 p.m. September 25 to apply for one of 36 heated-tent spaces.
Thornton residents have until 5 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2026, to apply for a Ward 2 Thornton Active Adult Board seat. Other city board and commission openings remain available through August 30.
Thornton’s former shopping center was scheduled to finish active remediation by July 31, but no official completion confirmation was found; developer qualifications remain due Aug. 6.
AAA’s July 31 Denver metro check puts regular gas at $4.152 and diesel at $5.133, with gasoline slightly higher and diesel lower than July 30.
Thornton drivers are seeing higher fuel costs as AAA reports July 30 Denver-metro averages of $4.144 for regular gas and $5.170 for diesel.
Thornton residents, commuters and corridor users can weigh in by July 31 on possible protected bike facilities along an 8.25-mile stretch of Colorado Boulevard.
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