The Denver Broncos are making progress toward a new stadium.

The Broncos submitted a large development review preapplication to the city, the team said Wednesday, which outlines early plans for the development of Burnham Yard. It is the preferred site of the Walton-Penner ownership group’s new privately funded NFL stadium and surrounding entertainment district.

The Broncos anticipate the large development review process to last into the spring, according to the 38-page document, with additional small-scale planning and a timeline to receive building permits by the start of 2027.

The Broncos are targeting the 2031 NFL season as a stadium completion date.

“The Large Development Review — alongside the Community Benefits Agreement and Small Area Plan — is an opportunity for the Denver Broncos to ensure the stadium and mixed-use community bring meaningful, lasting benefit to the area,” the Broncos said in a Wednesday statement. “Our goal is to create a true local asset that expands access, improves quality of life and provides year-round impact for the broader neighborhood, metro area and visitors.”

The preapplication document includes a conceptual map of the area with initial plans to locate the retractable-roof stadium on the west side of Burnham Yard away from residential neighborhoods to the east.

There are also multiple new proposed roadways and a focus on public transportation at Regional Transportation District’s nearby 10th and Osage station, located just east of Burnham Yard. The document states it “could require significant expansion” and “provide a major alternative for fans and visitors, offering unmatched transit access.” There are also allotments for on-site parking.

The site will feature open public spaces, retail, dining and housing designed for year-round use.

“As our organization begins this process, we are in listen-first mode and remain deeply committed to collaborative, inclusive and transparent engagement,” the Broncos’ statement read. “Working closely with civic leaders, we are dedicated to honoring and celebrating the rich, diverse history of the area along with the cultural fabric of the community.”

The team also plans to highlight the history of Burnham Yard — a historic Denver rail yard south of Colfax Avenue and east of Interstate 25 — as part of the design process. The preapplication says the team will bring “new life to structures and buildings that once defined the rail yard” including a locomotive shop, turntable and gantry crane.

For Burnham Yard, Sasaki will serve as the master plan architect lead the entitlement process with the City of Denver. The firm has design studio locations in Denver, Boston, New York and Shanghai.

The Broncos hope to have a site development plan submitted by the middle of 2026.

“While the conceptual design in the Large Development Review is a high-level preliminary draft, we look forward to partnering with the city of Denver and our future neighbors to shape the next phases of planning,” the Broncos’ statement read. “Together, we will refine this conceptual layout into a detailed plan that respects the surrounding neighborhoods, adds new homes and creates vibrant community amenities and green spaces to be enjoyed throughout the year.”