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All great places have a certain quality, a certain center, one thing you can point to that all others wrap around. The center of Three Springs is the Mercado District. “Mercado” in the Spanish language means “market.” And the market is where people go — not just to shop, but to visit, to meet people, to interact with neighbors, friends and family — to belong.
The Mercado District, and in particular Mercado Street, is alive with activity. Three buildings are now complete - 65, 125 and 175 Mercado Street - and the second floors of these buildings are alive with activity, occupied by area businesses. Leasing efforts for the street-level spaces are moving along and we welcome Digs Market & Cafe, Progressive Insurance, Anytime Fitness and Alpine Bank as neighbors to the Three Springs Information Center.
Also complete is Three Springs Plaza which is host to midday concerts, evening events, outdoor movies and more. Complete the Contact Us form and we’ll keep you posted on new retail stores, restaurants and Three Springs Plaza events. 
For Commercial Sales & Leasing Information Contact:
Greg Spitler
Commercial Sales and Leasing
Three Springs
175 Mercado Street,
Suite 240
Durango, CO
970.759.9759
Leasing Information Downloads:
Mercado District Tenant List
65 Mercado
- Aka Energy Group
- Growth Fund Information Technologies Group
- Progressive Insurance
125 Mercado
- Red Cedar Gathering Company
- Anytime Fitness
- Digs Market & Cafe
175 Mercado
- GF Private Equity Group
- GF Properties Group
- GF Development Group
- Three Springs Information and Home Sales Center
- Alpine Bank
> view the Tenant Map
Thinking of leasing space at Three Springs? We’ve put together an FAQ with some demographic data to help you decide. > view the faq
]]>Here, we’ve answered a few of the most frequently asked questions that business owners, just like yourself, have asked us. If you have any more, we’d be happy to answer those too. Just complete the Contact Us form.
Q. What is Three Springs?
A. Three Springs is a 680 acre master planned, mixed-use, Built Green® community, being developed by GRVP, LLC, a division of GF Development Group and a wholly-owned business of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund. Over the next twenty years, build-out of Three Springs will include 2,000+ homes and over 340,000 square feet of retail/commercial space, acres of preserved open space, an elementary and middle school, a Neighborhood Center, several neighborhood parks, and so much more.
Three Springs is founded on the principles of a Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND), the only of its type in Southwest Colorado. The neighborhood concept is a fundamental building block of development at Three Springs. Operating under a comprehensive Sustainable Development Program, growth at Three Springs is smart. Developers and builders have paid particular attention to the impact that the Three Springs development has on the community and have taken measures to reduce the impact on our environment. The Sustainable Development Program at Three Springs is designed to create a healthy, livable, and sustainable community with enhanced quality of life for present and future generations at Three Springs.
People are the foundation of the development of Three Springs. The neighborhood concept is fundamental to Three Springs and it encourages a diverse and interesting mix of uses.
Q. Where is Three Springs located?
A. Three Springs, annexed into the City of Durango, CO, is right in the center of La Plata County. All areas of the Four Corners easily access Three Springs via HWY’s 160 and 550. Durango La Plata County Airport is only miles away from Three Springs, making it easily accessed from hub cities- Denver via Frontier Airlines and United Express, and Phoenix via US Airways.
Q. How many people will live in Three Springs?
A. It is estimated that the Three Springs development will add 1/4 of the current population (15,501, 2005 census reports) of Durango to the community, approximately 3,000-5,000 people.
Q. What Businesses are Currently Located in Three Springs Mercado District?
A. In addition to the Three Springs Information Center, there are currently, three vibrant businesses on the street level - Alpine Bank, Anytime Fitness, and Progressive Insurance. Digs Market Cafe is well on its way to opening; construction should be complete in early 2009 with a grand opening following soon after. Over 70% of commercial retail space in the first three commercial buildings is occupied. Click here to see additional businesses that are located at Three Springs.
Q. What types of businesses will succeed at Three Springs?
A. Three Springs is a mixed-use community. We are looking for a variety of businesses. Grocery stores/markets, physicians’ offices, retail shops, daycare centers, etc. We want our residents to have access to everyday activities and we want our businesses to thrive in a growing community, so we continue to seek a variety of tenants.
Q. What type of a market does Three Springs attract?
A. Because of the amazing quality of life offered at Three Springs, every type of person is attracted to Three Springs. Baby boomers, young families, grandparents, young professionals, highly educated individuals, you name it- Three Springs has it.
Q. What else is on the Three Springs site?
A. 60 Acres of land were donated to Mercy Regional Medical Center by Three Springs developers. Mercy Regional Medical Center, one of the largest employers in Southwest Colorado, is the area’s most comprehensive medical facility employing over 750 individuals. Along with the Medical Office Building complex- over 1,500 people visit Three Springs on a daily basis.
40 Acres of land were donated to the 9R School District. Three Springs will be the site of the newest Elementary and Middle School adding even more users to the Three Springs neighborhood.
To view the Three Springs Master Plan click here.
Q. How many people visit Three Springs everyday?
A. Between Mercy Regional Medical Center, the Medical Office Buildings, and the Mercado District tenants, it is our estimate that over 2,000 people access Three Springs on a daily basis.
Q. What are the ratios? Men to Women?
A. All employers at Three Springs are equal opportunity employers. We estimate 52% are male, and 48% are female.
Q. What are the demographics of La Plata County and what is its rate of growth?
A. With a growth rate of 13%, it is estimated that 54,837 people will live in La Plata County by 2010 (2000 Census) and an additional 7,000 people by 2015. The community is 51% male, 49% female. The Southern Ute Growth Fund is the largest employer in La Plata County, with Mercy Regional Medical Center- located at Three Springs- ranking second.
Q. How will my company or business benefit from being located at Three Springs?
A. There are so many reasons, but a few that we think are most important are: We’re located in the center of La Plata County; it’s easy for people to get to and from your business. Mercy Regional Medical Center is our neighbor. Over 1,500 people access Mercy on a daily basis. An additional 500+ people access the Mercado District in Three Springs on a daily basis.
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund, the proud developer of this project, is 100% behind Three Springs. We aren’t going to just close our doors- SUITGF has invested in Three Springs and will invest in your companies success.
Three Springs holds community events, like outdoor movies and live concerts, that bring visitors to Three Springs and therefore to the Mercado District… to your business. Threespringsdurango.com, our comprehensive website, is utilizing the most current web technology to inform people around the world of Three Springs. In addition to having a presence on threespringsdurango.com, joint print advertising opportunities can be created.
Q. What type of relationship will my business have with Three Springs?
A. Three Springs wants your business to be successful- so we’re happy to help where we can. Obviously there are contractual agreements and policies that all parties must abide by. However, Three Springs can be as involved or uninvolved in your businesses progress here as you’d like. Our current tenants have told us that their Three Springs experience has been very productive and cooperative.
Q. Will there be an active nightlife at Three Springs?
A. People make up the Three Springs neighborhood, so it’s a priority that we keep their safety in mind while we create an active Three Springs lifestyle. Three Springs aspires to be a place where people can live, work, shop, and play. Great restaurants will open in Three Springs, coffee shops, recreation and community centers, retail shops, perhaps even a tavern. Offices hold business hours between 8am-5pm and Digs Market Café will extend hours beyond that. New retail shops will potentially be open later into the evening.
Q. My business is small, but looking to expand. Can Three Springs accommodate this growth?
A. Because we hold the same desire to grow, we understand your need for flexibility. We want to help you be successful at Three Springs. So, you have several options in square footage. We can discuss your options and see what fits your business the best.
Q. I’ve looked at several Office Complexes, but would have to remodel if I choose to move in. Would I have to remodel at Three Springs? What are my options?
A. You have several options at Three Springs, varied square footage, location, pad sites, etc.- but most importantly, you have the option to make your offices at Three Springs all your own. You can start from the ground up. But don’t worry; we’re here to help you when you need it. In fact, Tierra Group, LLC is our premier contracting company and they can assist with the build out of your office, its interior floor plan design and more.
It’s also important to know that all construction at Three Springs meets or exceeds Built Green Colorado® Standards-it’s part of our Sustainable Development Program. It’s just one reason why being a business partner at Three Springs is a smart investment for your business. Built Green® means being environmentally and energy efficient, which saves your business money- that’s good for your bottom line. And it makes for a healthy work place, which means happier employees and an increased retention rate- making your business that much more successful
Q. I’m really interested in Three Springs, how do I inquire about Commercial Real Estate or Pad Sites that are available at Three Springs?
A. Click here to complete a contact form and we’ll get you information you requested. Or give Greg Spitler a call; he is the Commercial Sales and Leasing Representative for Three Springs.
Greg Spitler, Commercial Sales and Leasing, 970-764-6451
Three Springs, 175 Mercado Street, Suite 240, Durango, CO
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This “house” looks more like a regional airport to us. Maybe it’s the planes? Terminal A or Terminal B, sir?
Michael Jackson- Los Olivos, California
2800 acres, a zoo, an amusement park with bumper cars, a ferris wheel, and a merry-go-round. Just like the man, Neverland Ranch is completely ridiculous.
Candy Spelling- Los Angeles, California
There are 123 rooms in this 56,000 square foot mansion belonging to Aaron Spelling’s widow Candy. Among the rooms are a bowling alley and a room dedicated solely to gift wrapping.
Donald Trump- Palm Beach, Florida
The 62,000 square foot mansion of Donald Trump has over 100 rooms including a ballroom, art gallery, and beauty salon. You didn’t think The Donald’s hair was that great without professional help, did you?
Will Smith- Los Angeles Area, California
Will and Jada Smith own this crazy house, and the property it sits on has a private lake and two private par three golf holes. Fore!
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I am proud to be the first settler in Three Springs. I moved to Three Springs from my in-town Durango home because I liked the “built green” concept (my heating bills have been reduced by almost half), as well as the closeness to walking and hiking paths, offices, shops and a soon-to-open restaurant. I’ve met all the other residents here and already feel a strong sense of community. As for the Tierra staff members – they have been wonderful to work with, responding to and anticipating my needs every step of the way, from purchase to move-in and beyond. It’s great to be a “pioneer” in one of Durango’s newest, most beautiful neighborhoods, and I am so looking forward to the new friends and lasting memories I will make here. Come see for yourself if a Three Springs address is where you’ll call home. I’d love to have you as a new neighbor! Barbara Martin Three Springs Neighbor
Linda Lives, Works, Plays the Three Springs Life
Linda Kaboth is the poster child for the slogan: Live, Work, Shop, Play. A Tierra Verde Row Home owner and employee at GF Properties Group, LLC which is located at 175 Mercado Street, Linda enjoys her Three Springs home, her Three Springs job, her Three Springs trails and fitness center, and being a regular at the new Three Springs Digs Market Cafe.
According to Linda’s research, it is literally 110 steps from her front stoop to her office door. She’s quick to point out that it’s 110 of her own feet; perhaps her husband’s feet might make the trip even shorter - maybe down to 90!
In short it’s not much of a commute, said Linda. I can’t tell you how many of my co-workers ask me how was your commute? Each one of them thinks they were the originator of that funny line!
Linda is a member of Anytime Fitness, which celebrates its first anniversary this June, she visits the doctors at Mercy Regional Medical Center and Medical Office Buildings (but only when she has to), and walks with Mary Gwinn, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, at lunch.
Mary’s legs are so long and strong that our walks are nearly runs, said Linda. But it’s all good. I like walking my dog in the plentiful Open Space, and certainly enjoy having wine and cheese on the deck of my new townhome.
Life is good for Linda here at Three Springs, and we’re sure glad she’s chosen to live the Three Springs life to the fullest!
Helping Make a Vision Real: Mercy Regional Medical Center’s CEO Moves to Three Springs
Immediately after the groundbreaking ceremony for Mercy Regional Medical Center’s new facility in Grandview back in 2004, the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Kirk Dignum, stated that the entire project would not have been possible without the generosity and vision of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. The Tribe donated some land and sold additional land for what has become southwest Colorado’s and, for that matter, the Four Corner’s, most capable medical center.
Little did Mr. Dignum know, at the time, how much his family would become an element of the vision Tribal leaders and the Tribe’s Growth Fund businesses had for what would become Three Springs.
Mr. Dignum and his wife, Ginny, recently purchased a new Tierra Group-built home in Three Springs, moved there, and now enjoy the amenities of living and working in one location.
“After 24 years of wonderful country living on 20 acres, we decided it was time to try ‘city’ life,” says Kirk. “Our daughters went away to college and Ginny and I decided we wanted to ‘simplify’ our lives - less driving, less upkeep…more time for riding our bikes and hiking. Three Springs, with its walking trails, wetlands and close access to some of our favorite biking trails, was a wonderful way to live in the city and still be surrounded by nature. I can walk to work each day. Ginny loves walking our dog, Chaco-Bob, around the Three Springs’ trail system. The wetlands are beautiful with all the wildlife.”
As the Growth Fund’s Three Springs residential/business development project took shape, it became more alluring for the Dignums. “Tierra Group building ‘green’ was a real attraction,” Kirk states. “The businesses locating here, especially Digs Market Café and Anytime Fitness, are nice neighborhood features. Most of all, we found the employees of Three Springs and Tierra Group to be accessible, professional and extremely helpful in relocating to Three Springs.”
The Dignums are now participants in the first-level of what the Tribe’s development will become over the next several years. In Kirk’s words, “It has been fun to watch the Three Springs’ dream of a walkable neighborhood come to life, and to finally be a part of it.”
My husband and I met while we were students here at Fort lewis College. After graduation, we moved to San Diego and after living there for 13 years, we thought we'd never leave Southern California. While visiting Durango, Co over the 4th of July in 2003- we realized THIS is where we wanted to raise our kids. Six months later, we moved back to Durango and couldn't be happier about our decision.
I have worked as the Three Springs Coordinator since March 2008 and I am very excited to be part of a wonderful neighborhood development. Three Springs, the only traditional neighborhood development in Southwest Colorado, has exactly what a lot of us are looking for- walking tails, playgrounds, and better yet- a sense of community and a connection with our next door neighbors. I look forward to being your "neighbor," and I am more than happy to answer any neighborhood questions you might have.
Mary Gwinn,
Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Victoria Peak – Hong Kong, China
Average Home Price : 3.5 Million
In high demand for its spectacular views of bustling Hong Kong, this neighborhood features the Peak Tower, home to many shops and entertainment venues. In close proximity is Victoria Peak Garden, a popular destination for those interested in nature walks.
Luckily you won’t have to spend nearly that much to live at Three Springs!!
> Take a look at homes we have for sale right now.
View from Victoria Peak. Photo Credit
Pacific Heights – San Francisco, California
Average Home Price: $4.5 million
Home to prominent businessmen, successful artists, and wealthy families, Pacific Heights sports incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay. Fillmore Street’s high end shops and trendy cafes are daytime destinations for locals when they need a break from their Victorian mansions. Pacific Heights is also home to the Fillmore Street Jazz Festival each July- the largest one on the West Coast.
Beautiful homes line the streets in Pacific Heights. Photo Credit
Belle Haven – Greenwich, Connecticut
Average Home Price: $5 million
Only a 50 minute commute to Manhattan makes Belle Haven a refuge for New York City’s big time brokers and businessmen. There are no houses in Belle Haven that sell for less than $3 million. These power players are drawn by the beach, clean streets, parks, and golf courses not found in the Big Apple.
Belle Haven- a serene escape from NYC. Photo Credit
Jupiter Island – Florida
Average Home Price: $5.6 million
Home to former President George H.W. Bush, this ritzy neighborhood just 40 minutes from Palm Beach boasts easy access to yacht clubs and golf courses favored by the warm weather Florida crowd. This community along a 17 mile stretch of beach was rated by Forbes as the most expensive ZIP code in the United States.
Looks like a pleasant place to retire, huh? Photo Credit
Kensington Palace Gardens – London, England
Average Home Price: $85 million
A cut (or two!) above the rest is London’s Kensington Palace Gardens. However, few of these homes are actually owned by Brits- with the majority being snatched up by Swiss and Middle Eastern business tycoons. An ode to complete excess, this half mile street is situated between Kensington High Street and Notting Hill. High turnover of these homes seems to indicate that most of these palatial estates are investments rather than long term homes.
Need 55,000 square feet in London’s most posh neighborhood? Photo Credit
Luckily you won’t have to spend nearly that much to live at Three Springs!!
> Take a look at the homes we have for sale right now.
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