Uplands construction begins Shaw Boulevard cut-through closure and perimeter road changes first steps in development by Jane Reuter October 12, 2023 Developers closed a small cut through street on the Uplands property Oct. 2, the first sign of the development to come. In the coming 18 to 24 months, the developer plans extensive roadwork they…
Controversial 234-Acre Uplands Development In Westminster Breaks Ground by Robert Davis October 3, 2023 After nearly a decade of regulatory battles, the controversial 234-acre development known as Uplands in southern Westminster broke ground on Sept. 27 as protesters called on local leaders to protect the farmland that the project will be built on. Uplands is…
Uplands finally breaks ground on contested farmland in Westminster by Aldo Svaldi October 1, 2023 After a decade-long and at times bitter struggle to convert 234 acres of mostly farmland in southern Westminster into a new community, the Uplands is finally turning dirt. “From the beginning, our vision was to create a model of sustainability…
234-acre Westminster development begins construction by Kate Tracy September 29, 2023 The project will bring more than 2,300 new housing units, parks, retail and restaurants to the area. Want to read the rest? Click here to read the article.
Uplands groundbreaking draws star-studded guest list and protesters by Jane Reuter September 28, 2023 In keeping with promises to deliver thousands of affordable homes, the groundbreaking for what’s called the Uplands included something for almost everyone: local food from Westminster’s Valente’s Deli, craft beer from hometown brewery Kokopelli’s, music by the Westminster High School drumline,…
Next phase of Uplands development to include 180 homes by Lucas High August 23, 2023 WESTMINSTER — Conceptual plans for the next phase of developer Dream Finders Homes Inc.’s (NYSE: DFH) Upland’s mega-community in Westminster include 180 homes at the northwest corner of West 84th Avenue and Federal Boulevard. The units would be built on…
Article by: Luke Zarzecki Walk into one of Ranum Middle School’s entrances today and you’ll find boxes filled with school supplies, tables on dollies and desk chairs stacked on carts. Fast forward to 2024 and you will be welcomed by a sunlit atrium that’s bustling with students learning career technical skills like welding, carpentry, phlebotomy,…
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month we’ve partnered with Suyeng Vue, president of the Hmong Student Association of Colorado, on a column on housing inequity and strategies to build more inclusive communities. Raising awareness of housing inequity among Asian Americans According to the Urban Institute, homeownership rates among Asian Americans are hovering…
Colorado is an incredible place to call home. From the majestic Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains, the Centennial State’s natural prairie landscape, picturesque mountain views, rushing rivers and vast open spaces create a unique connection to nature. At Uplands, we recognize that sustainability improves the quality of our lives, protects our ecosystem and preserves…
From People to Places, the Uplands Community Collective Strengthens Our Local Economy One Initiative At a Time At Uplands, we recognize that a comprehensive, all-encompassing approach to our city’s future land use and sustainability is vital in creating a resilient, equitable and inclusive community in which all Westminster residents thrive. That’s why we’ve created the…