Two schools of thought flitter through the streets just behind the Denver Broncos’ planned future home, separated by just one block but standing an entire world apart.

On a sunny Tuesday morning, 35-year-old Rita Guerrero stepped out from her door on North Mariposa Avenue, lively pup Olive barely contained by her leash. Guerrero bought her home in the La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhood five years ago, and smiled when she thinks of the wealth of possibilities that now exist a quarter mile away at the defunct Burnham Yard.

The Broncos just announced their plans to construct a new stadium in her backyard , and it could mean a livelier neighborhood. And exciting features for families. And increased property values.

“This is very exciting,” Guerrero beamed. “I’m very happy. It’ll be great f

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