Independence Homes is a community like no other in Colorado, or perhaps the country. What sets it apart more than anything is our commitment to preserving open space, letting the existing topography inform the design of each neighborhood instead of disrupting it to fit our plan. This allows us to live in harmony with the land, native plants and wildlife—as well as each other.
As our cities become more and more crowded, the value of having this kind of space to spread out, to breathe, to escape the chaos of life and to retreat to a place that allows people to connect with what really matters is of the utmost importance to today’s homebuyers. Looking out your back window to the mountain ranges towering to the west reinforces a sense of place and belonging to it. Feeling safe to let your children explore endless miles of biking and walking paths, to catch frogs by the pond, to walk your dog in the morning and breath in fresh, Rocky Mountain air—these are valuable commodities quickly becoming rarer in today’s evolving, populated world. At Independence Homes, not only are small-town values and a simpler way of life attainable, they are guaranteed for the future as we preserve this land in perpetuity for those lucky enough to call it home.
Here we are fostering a new spirit of the West, where the stories we write for ourselves are told over fire pits and star gazing. Stories that contribute to a legacy redefining what it means to grow up on the Colorado landscape. Instead of squeezing homes onto tiny lots mapped out perfectly on a city grid, backyards here abut open space with neighborhood parks a quick stroll away along a vast interconnected trail system that leads to spacious common areas, grassy lawns, ponds, and overlooks with un-obstructed views of the entire Front Range, from south to north. Living here makes for a richer way of life, where you come to define yourself as much by who you are as what you surround yourself with on a daily basis.
This approach to preservation revolves around a philosophy we call a “New Heritage.” It is a belief that is both forward thinking and nostalgic. Delivering on our buyers’ desire to start new traditions they can share and pass on while creating a sense of communal belonging that transcends time. Because truly loving where you live is about more than what’s inside your four walls, but the satisfaction of being good stewards of a lifestyle and the landscape that fosters it. At Independence Homes, we are creating a legacy for our community and all the residents who will live here.A new heritage defined by connection. To the land. To one another. And to a community built upon guiding principles and the foresight to ensure it will thrive not just today, but far into the future.
Independence Homes is a new Colorado community outside of metro Denver, with homes for sale in 2020. Centrally located near Parker, Elizabeth, Castle Rock, and DTC (Denver Tech Center), with convenient access to DIA, Independence is one of the most convenient new southeast Denver neighborhoods featuring new construction homes from the low $400s. Join our mailing list to be the first to hear updates about this exciting, new housing community.
Independence is a community designed for how we live now and well into the future. From the outset, we deliberately incorporated the kinds of technology, amenities, and features that make life easier, more seamless, convenient and enriching for everyone who calls Independence home. Here’s a look into the thought process behind some of the intentional components that define our Conservation Community.
A forward-thinking community that knows what should never change.
What originally drew us to this specific location was the topography of the land. The natural layout of the rolling hills and prairies that have always been here is something we wanted to ensure stays this way. The appeal to modern families is the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life for more room to spread out and connect with nature. A place where walking your dog is an adventure, depending on the different paths you choose; the stunning landscape inspires your morning jogs; and your kids can hop on their bikes and ride miles of trails in every direction, safely and freely. The acres of preserved open space will remain this way in perpetuity. Because families need space to spread out, to explore the outdoors, and to own more than just what’s included within their four walls.
Building a 21st century community requires a deep appreciation for what should remain timeless.
Timeless, small town values thrive here, where life revolves around the time you have to spend with your family, friends and neighbors. Where you’re just far enough away from the city to escape the demands of everyday life and focus on what really matters. In celebrating this simpler way of life, we had the opportunity to weave in cutting-edge enhancements that make for even more seamless livability, allowing you to maximize the time you have to spend with your family. Each residence will exude its own classic charm in a variety of design styles, all while being able to accommodate the latest energy-saving appliances, solar panels, high-speed internet wiring, water recycling, smart street lighting and more. By bringing together these modern conveniences, you can embrace the comforts of home while lowering your family’s footprint through energy efficiency and resource management, which also lowers the overall cost of ownership.here.
A community designed to grow together.
The best neighborhood BBQs are ones that serve food grown right in your own backyard. At our community garden, residents can reserve raised beds for planting their own produce. It’s a chance to instill in your children what it takes to grow the food we eat. To take pride in bringing something better to the table. And, well, food you grow yourself just tastes better.
A community water-recycling program? Go ahead, let the kids play in the sprinklers.
Independence is proud to introduce the highest level of water recycling in the state of Colorado. Our state-of-the-art and first-of-its-kind water conservation program will help conserve nearly 50% of all the water used throughout the entire community.
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Independence is a new Colorado community, with homes for sale right outside of Denver (coming soon). Centrally located near Parker, Elizabeth, Castle Rock, and DTC (Denver Tech Center), with convenient access to DIA, Independence is one of the most convenient new southeast Denver neighborhoods featuring new construction homes from the low $400s. Join our mailing list here to be the first to hear updates about this exciting, new housing community.
A Conservation Community can be defined in different ways. In practice, it is characterized by “clustered” planning: preserving large areas of open space while delivering numerous associated benefits. As we worked to craft the first of its kind in Colorado, we aligned our development philosophy around three main principles: restoration, sustainability and conservation that bring a holistic approach to wellness for each and every family that calls Independence home. This spans physical, mental, and environmental health by fostering a connection to the outdoors and the land, offering ample opportunities to get outside and be active, and working together as a community to live as consciously as possible. We believe this kind of responsible development is the only path forward in a changing world where our footprint on the environment matters more than ever.
From the outset of this project, even before we acquired the 1,000-acre homestead, our vision was to develop a community that preserves what came before it and takes a forward-thinking approach to what comes next. This philosophy guided the search for the land itself, as we worked for nearly seven years to identify and purchase a piece of property that was large enough for us to bring this new community to life the way we wanted to—with plenty of preserved open space, lower housing density, miles of trails, innovative infrastructure, thoughtful amenities and the most cutting-edge technology to create a place where families can thrive and grow for generations to come.
We looked for topography we could build our community around, rather than disrupting it to fit our plans. The rolling hills at Independence, with their dramatic views along the entire Front Range corridor and east to the Black Forest, make for ideal homesites, for sure. But the natural features also allowed us to cluster houses in ways that maintain ample open space throughout the development and create neighborhood pocket parks that sit within 1,000 feet of every household.
After finalizing the acquisition, we set out to preserve as much of the original ranch as possible, taking great care to repurpose and restore existing structures, including what is believed to be a Sears Roebuck kit home constructed by the Bentley family in the late 1800s. The sheds, barn, outhouse, silos and all three of the property’s original windmills are also being restored and repurposed into shared, community amenities, including what we hope will someday be an exhibit of the artifacts we’ve recovered around the property.
Because water is a precious resource in Colorado and essential for the long-term health of any residential community, we have invested significant resources to include the highest level of water recycling in the state of Colorado. This state-of-the-art system incorporates proven technology, intentional land planning, and thoughtful landscape design to reduce water consumption by about half that of a typical home. We’re also incorporating solar panels, watt-restrictive streetlights, and smart-home features to lower overall energy consumption, light pollution and waste. Additionally, over 3,000 new native species of trees are being added to the community.
Our conservation efforts, beyond those mentioned above, include conscientious road mapping around existing topography and clustered home sites as not to disturb the natural landscape. In fact, there are no straight roads at Independence. We’ve also paved as little area as possible in an effort to restore historic drainage flows. All landscaping will include native species and use drip irrigation to reduce water use. We’ve maintained key wildlife corridors, worked to replant or maintain existing natural vegetation, and preserved wetland habitats throughout the property. And of course, of the 1,000 total acres, over 400 will be kept as open space for families to explore and enjoy the outdoors just beyond their backyards. Not only does this allow our residents to live in harmony with the land and the wildlife that calls it home, this type of development is a more sustainable asset to the county, delivering more tax revenue per mile of road than any other existing community in Elbert County.
All of these efforts are driven by our desire to create a new community that is inspired by the spirit that has long defined the West—a desire to improve the life and possibilities for future generations. And that is what we’re creating here at Independence. A community where timeless, small town values and space to roam coexist harmoniously with innovative infrastructure, thoughtful amenities, and modern technology that deliver a more enriching way of life that can be sustained for the long term.
Independence Community is a new neighborhood of houses for sale near Parker, Colorado in the township of Elizabeth. The first residential construction phase of this new Colorado community will break ground with its first neighborhood in early 2020. New construction homes will be available for sale in spring for 2020 starting in the $400s. For more information on these homes and the exciting, new community taking shape south of Denver, sign up for updates here.