http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news en info@threespringsdurango.com Copyright 2012 2012-01-26T19:50:11+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/river-trail-expansion-gets-closer-and-closer-to-connecting-three-springs-to/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/river-trail-expansion-gets-closer-and-closer-to-connecting-three-springs-to/ Durango gets $400K grant for river trail. Read the details here: http://www.durangoherald.com/article/20120126/NEWS01/701269926 In and Around Durango 2012-01-26T19:50:11+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/best-of-2011-lists-rank-durango-best-in-the-nation/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/best-of-2011-lists-rank-durango-best-in-the-nation/ And the winner is … Durango! It’s not bragging, we’re merely restating the facts. Durango ended up at the top of several lists in 2011, and we’re proud of it. > read the full story In and Around Durango 2012-01-19T06:27:49+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/retail-center-may-be-reality-for-durango/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/retail-center-may-be-reality-for-durango/   The developers of Three Springs are making headway in attracting large retailers to a nearby parcel of land, adding further value to the Three Springs neighborhood homes. Learn More In and Around Durango 2011-12-03T21:41:15+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/outside-magazine-calls-durango-the-next-big-thing/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/outside-magazine-calls-durango-the-next-big-thing/ It isn't the first time the folks at Outside Magazine have singled Durango out as a great place to live and play! And they've done it again in the August 30th issue of their very popular publication. Read the entire article by Will Grant! In and Around Durango 2011-10-11T21:50:55+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/durango-named-top-micropolitan-area-in-the-nation/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/durango-named-top-micropolitan-area-in-the-nation/ Durango was recently named the number one micropolitan area in the nation on Examiner.com!  What's a micropolitan area you ask?  A micropolitain is a small city with a population of more than 10,000 but less than 50,000. > visit the Examiner.com to read the full article In and Around Durango 2011-09-23T19:39:33+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/durango-library-writes-the-book-on-great-living/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/durango-library-writes-the-book-on-great-living/ New Library Added Feature of Life in Durango. Read the article. In and Around Durango 2011-05-17T15:52:22+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/la-plata-county-residents-are-the-13th-healthiest-in-colorado/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/la-plata-county-residents-are-the-13th-healthiest-in-colorado/ La Plata County residents are the 13th healthiest in Colorado, another reason Three Springs is THE place to live. Read the full article. In and Around Durango 2011-04-06T21:10:27+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/durango-named-great-winter-trips-in-the-west-by-sunset-magazine/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/durango-named-great-winter-trips-in-the-west-by-sunset-magazine/  Click here to find out more about Snowplay in Durango, Colorado!  In and Around Durango 2011-01-21T16:30:20+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/smart-160-trail/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/smart-160-trail/ CDOT and the City of Durango were awarded $1.7 million dollars in FASTER Statewide Transit Funding for the design and construction of the SMART 160 10 foot wide multi use trail connecting the Transit Center to Three Springs. For more information, visit the Safe Roads Coalition  website. In and Around Durango 2011-01-18T19:20:14+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/big-gulch-trails-festival-at-three-springs-a-success/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/big-gulch-trails-festival-at-three-springs-a-success/ The Big Gulch Trails Festival, held at Three Springs on September 18th, 2010 and hosted by Trails 2000 was a huge success. The event, which showcased the popular Telegraph and Horse Gulch trail systems which connect to Three Springs, was developed as a fundraising celebration for Trails 2000 and its partners. Participants in The Big Gulch celebrated protecting, preserving and enjoying our natural surroundings by gathering the Durango community in this inaugural celebration and competing in mountain bike and running races. Durango DEVO and Fort Lewis Cycling joined in the celebration. Read the story from the Durango Herald Three Springs In The News 2010-09-23T14:08:46+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/three-springs-shows-community-support-once-again/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/three-springs-shows-community-support-once-again/ The City of Durango underpasses located at Three Springs are in need of a little repair. And even though it's not the responsibility of Three Springs, our Metro District is paying for the majority of this cost to save the City of Durango a bit of money. It's just part of being a good Corporate Citizen and we're pleased to do it.  Read the full article, and visit our great trails when you get a chance! Three Springs In The News 2010-09-09T17:38:38+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/new-single-level-floor-plans-now-under-construction/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/new-single-level-floor-plans-now-under-construction/ Limited Opportunity — call now to purchase and personalize your new home! Optional upgrades available — 3 elevations to choose from.   440 Oxbow Circle
 $299,900
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3 bedrooms/2 baths
 2 car garage. Three Springs In The News 2010-06-01T20:39:43+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/pcs-grand-opening-at-three-springs/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/pcs-grand-opening-at-three-springs/ The Durango Chamber of Commerce and the Durango Area Diplomats joined PCS in celebrating their Grand Opening on March 5th, 2010. Professional Computer Solutions (PCS), a long-standing Durango computer and networking solutions company, moved the store and business operation to 65 Mercado Street, Suite 125 at Three Springs. The doors of PCS on Mercado are open. Congratulations PCS!  Mercado District News 2010-03-16T15:35:53+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/chili-chompin-cancer-stompin-fundraiser-for-tammy-osborn-at-three-springs/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/chili-chompin-cancer-stompin-fundraiser-for-tammy-osborn-at-three-springs/ The Chili Chompin' Cancer Stompin' Fundraiser at Three Springs in mid November was a great success! There were over 32 different types of chili to sample, a silent auction and fun activities for the whole family. Over 600 participants raised over $25,000 for Tammy Osborn. Three Springs In The News 2010-01-14T21:46:11+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/durango-named-one-of-the-top-ten-christmas-towns-by-hgtv/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/durango-named-one-of-the-top-ten-christmas-towns-by-hgtv/ HGTV named their favorite Christmas towns and of course Durango, Colorado made the list! They love Durango for its unique style of Cowboy Christmas flair, and love the traditions, culture and history of the beautiful town of Durango as a community.  Durango also has the Polar Express train ride, where kids show up in PJ's, and they hop on a locomotive train which rides 30 minutes out of town to the "North Pole," where Santa is waiting and gives them a little bell. Also provided are tips for decorating your home with the same western cowboy Christmas decorations, so if you can't be in Durango for the holidays, you can at least feel like it! In and Around Durango 2009-11-30T16:33:27+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/pcs-has-moved-to-three-springs/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/pcs-has-moved-to-three-springs/ Professional Computer Solutions (PCS), a long-standing Durango computer and networking solutions company, has moved the store and business operation from 1316 Main Street in Durango to 65 Mercado Street, Suite 125 at Three Springs. The doors of PCS on Mercado are now open. PCS, in the Durango area for 23+ years, has the unique niche in computer solutions that doesn’t involve a keyboard, monitor, or CPU at all. It’s people. Human contact and local support have proven to be the differentiation in today’s computer and networking experience. And PCS has been providing this high-tech, high-touch service for years. We are confident that the move of PCS to the Mercado District will allow us to provide a more central location for individual clients as well as our growing business to business market. To learn more about PCS, visit our website at pcsdurango.com. Mercado District News 2009-11-10T19:04:36+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/model-rocket-launch-at-three-springs/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/model-rocket-launch-at-three-springs/ Approximately 75 people attended the Model Rocket Launch on September 19th, 2009 in Three Springs Plaza.  Event organizers and store owners Eric and Scot, pictured here, invite you to come see them at their store Fast & Loud, 1120 Main Avenue, Ste. 2 in Durango.  Kids had a blast running after the models and retrieving them.   Three Springs In The News 2009-10-13T19:17:25+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/fall-blaze-a-huge-success/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/fall-blaze-a-huge-success/ Fall Blaze 2009 was a huge success, raising $24,688.00 for the Fort Lewis College Cycling Scholarship Fund! Watch a re-cap of the event on YouTube here. Three Springs In The News 2009-10-08T20:42:43+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/fresh-fridays-farm-market-at-three-springs-was-featured-in-the-bugle/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/fresh-fridays-farm-market-at-three-springs-was-featured-in-the-bugle/ Hosting Fresh Fridays is another way that Three Springs cultivates a sustainable community. Please stop by the Fresh Fridays Farm Market by Good Life Farms before the season ends on September 18. Good Life Farms will donate 5% of their proceeds to the programs and services of Mercy Health Foundation. Three Springs In The News 2009-08-31T20:26:00+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/walk-this-way/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/walk-this-way/ Owning a home in the Three Springs Walkable Neighborhoods improves your investment! Recently the Chicago Market Watch reported that homes located within walking distance of amenities such as schools, parks and shopping aren't only more convenient for their owners, often they're also worth more than homes in neighborhoods where driving is the rule, according to a new study. The report looked at 94,000 real-estate transactions in 15 markets. In 13 of those markets, higher levels of "walkability" were directly linked to higher home values. The report, "Walking the Walk: How Walkability Raises Housing Values in U.S. Cities," was commissioned by CEOs for Cities, a national network of urban leaders from the civic, business, academic and philanthropic sectors. It's an important point for home-buyers who are trying to identify which homes will hold their value, said Joseph Cortright, the report's author and a senior policy adviser to CEOs for Cities. Cortright is an economist and president of Impresa, a Portland, Ore.-based consulting firm. Walkable places have some of the best chances of performing well in years ahead, he said. Money talks, people walk There are environmental and health benefits from living in a place where the car can stay parked. In promoting Walk Score, Lerner said his firm emphasizes how walking rather than driving can play a part in preventing global warming and how people who live in walkable areas weigh seven pounds less, on average, than those who don't. Places with higher Walk Scores also often have better mass transit services, according to the report. "I don't know of any other study that has put a dollar value on walkability," he said. While convenience does play a roll in the desirability of walkable neighborhoods, consumers still haven't forgotten the days of $4-a-gallon gas -- and that scar is influencing where they want to buy a home, Lashinsky said. "This is not about people having to live without cars." Rather, it's about giving people the option to use them less often. "They don't need to use them for every single trip, and when they do have to, they don't have to drive as far," he said. Three Springs In The News 2009-08-28T18:18:25+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/this-years-huge-annual-building-supplies-yard-sale-was-indeed-a-huge-succes/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/this-years-huge-annual-building-supplies-yard-sale-was-indeed-a-huge-succes/ This year's Huge Annual Building Supplies Yard Sale was indeed a HUGE success! Sponsors Three Springs, Tierra Group, Alpine Bank, Digs Market Café, Anytime Fitness, Timberline Buiders, and Phenix Recycling along with over 20 Material Contributors sold everything from light fixtures, doors and windows to historic brick and shingle siding. Together, we were able to achieve the best ever sales total of approximately $16,000.00 to benefit both Habitat for Humanity © of La Plata County and Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado. We had a lot of fun too with live music, great food, door prizes and a boucy house for the kids, and some adults! Join us in 2010, Saturday, June 26th at Three Springs Plaza for great deals on building supplies that support local non-profits and tons of fun for the whole family. Three Springs In The News 2009-08-07T17:09:50+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/fabulous-fall-blaze-packet-pickup-part-at-three-springs/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/fabulous-fall-blaze-packet-pickup-part-at-three-springs/ Fall Blaze Cyclists and Sponsors - Join us Friday, September 25th at the Three Springs Neighborhood Information Center and Three Springs Plaza for the Fabulous Fall Blaze Packet-Pickup Party. Come early and take a tour through the neighborhood, walk or bike on miles of Three Springs trails (Three Springs Trail Map) and connect to the Horse Gulch trail network. Then, quench your thirst with draught beer Courtesy of Carvers Brewing Company, grab some pizza from our popular local restaurant Digs Market Café and enjoy live entertainment. Friends and family are welcome. On Saturday, the 4th Annual Durango Fall Blaze will start, finish and be celebrated in the Center of Campus at Fort Lewis College. Ride with Tom Danielson - Professional Garmin Chipotle Cyclist and the Multi National Champion Fort Lewis College Cycling Team. Remember, to take part in the party, register to ride! For more information or to register to ride visit durangofallblaze.com.   Three Springs In The News 2009-08-07T16:56:10+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/music-in-the-mountains-lunchtime-concert-a-huge-success/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/music-in-the-mountains-lunchtime-concert-a-huge-success/ Not to toot our own horns, but hey...it was a brass concert afterall! The Out to Lunch Music in the Mountains Mountain Brass concert held at Three Springs Plaza on July 20th was a great success. With over 175 people in attendance, munching on superb food from neighborhood restaurant Digs Restaurant, we were able to help Music in the Mountains Youth Programs raise $600! Music in the Mountains performances continue, visit their website for more information musicinthemountains.com Our Out to Lunch series continues August 7th with Terry Rickard! Check the events calendar for more details. Three Springs In The News 2009-07-21T20:20:26+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/lunchtime-entertainment-in-three-springs-plaza-with-terry-rickard/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/lunchtime-entertainment-in-three-springs-plaza-with-terry-rickard/ Enjoy Lunch at Three Springs Plaza August 7th from 11:30 to 1:30 pm Terry Rickard will be performing live at the Three Springs Plaza stage. Enjoy your own bagged lunch or buy a great lunch from our neighborhood restaurant, Digs Market Cafe. With shade tents, live music, great food, and an amazing setting, it's THE place to DO LUNCH! The next Out To Lunch Event is September 11th - when GiGi Love will be performing. Mark your calendars! > view the events calendar Three Springs In The News 2009-07-20T17:23:45+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/fresh-fridays-farm-market-by-good-life-farms-at-three-springs-durango/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/fresh-fridays-farm-market-by-good-life-farms-at-three-springs-durango/ New this year, Three Springs Plaza will host the Fresh Fridays Farm Market by Good Life Farms every Friday afternoon from 3pm - 6pm (June 19 through September 18, 2009). Good Life Farms will donate 5% of their proceeds to the programs and services of Mercy Health Foundation. > download the flyer to learn more Three Springs In The News 2009-05-28T16:46:22+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/mulch-madness-in-may-a-success/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/mulch-madness-in-may-a-success/ Three Springs and Phoenix Recycling worked together to create the amazing recycling facility at Three Springs and during Mulch Madness in May they gave away over 1,200 yards of mulch that otherwise could have gone to the landfill. Mark Thompson of Phoenix Recycling reported that they had 28 "self loading" cars/SUVs, 32 trailers, 8 dump trucks and 129 pickup trucks for a total of 197 vehicles that participated. That is approximately 1,200 yards of quality mulch given away at this event. Three Springs In The News 2009-05-22T16:38:14+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/durangos-newest-neighborhood-receives-leed-certification/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/durangos-newest-neighborhood-receives-leed-certification/ Three Springs Honored With LEED Certification for Two Buildings in the Mercado District - First in Southwest,  Colorado Three Springs announced today that two new buildings in the Mercado District of Three Springs are the first in southwestern Colorado to receive LEED Certification for New Construction - NC from the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. According to Patrick Vaughn,  President of GF Properties Group, LLC, a business unit of the Southern Ute Growth Fund that owns the 125 and 175 Mercado Street buildings, “Three Springs is dedicated to raising the bar for sustainable and socially responsible design/construction practices for high performance buildings and we are pleased to be at the forefront with this distinctive certification.”  LEED’s third-party certification program promotes an integrated design approach and recognizes performance in site development, water efficiency, energy efficiency/optimization, materials selection, indoor environmental quality, and innovation. The USGBC’s LEED rating system is widely recognized as the industry’s premier tool to ensure responsible green building practices. The benefits of building green are numerous and include: environmental benefits, such as protecting ecosystems and biodiversity; economic benefits, such as reduced operating costs, and improved employee productivity and satisfaction; and health and community benefits, such as improved air, thermal, and acoustic environments resulting in enhanced occupant comfort and health. The project team was comprised of local firms Tierra Group LLC, another Southern Ute Growth Fund company (Project Management), FCI Constructors Inc. (General Contractor), and Scottsdale-based Nelsen Partners (Architects).   The two mixed-use buildings (over 51,000 sf) are located at 125 and 175 Mercado Street and were completed in late 2007/early 2008.  Occupants currently include Alpine Bank, Anytime Fitness, Three Springs Information Center, GF Development Group LLC, GF Properties Group LLC, GF Private Equity Group LLC, and Red Cedar Gathering Company LLC.  And Digs Market Café, a 4,000 sf restaurant/deli/bar at Mercado Street level,  just opened in April. Specific implementations to obtain LEED-NC certification for the buildings include: Sophisticated storm water management system to limit and treat runoff High efficiency systems including Computerized Energy Modeling employed during design to guide design decisions and optimize system performance Reduction in building water use (over 30%) due to water conserving  fixtures Diversion of waste materials from landfills (over 77%) to the on-site construction recycling facility Use of post-consumer recycled building structural steel (approximately 90%) Use of wood-based materials and products sustainably grown and harvested Superior ventilation strategies meeting or exceeding stringent national standards Use of low emitting materials with low VOC (volatile organic compounds) in adhesives/sealants and paints/coatings; certified carpet systems; and composite wood and agrifiber products with no added urea-formaldehyde resins Use of high fly ash content in concrete Superior consideration for natural day lighting and views Green Cleaning Program for housekeeping and maintenance “In the future, we hope that many more Durango buildings will earn LEED certification for new construction.  Through sustainable practices, we all need to contribute to a growing green-building economy,” says Vaughn.  Mercado District News 2009-04-22T17:06:18+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/its-mulch-madness-in-may-at-three-springs/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/its-mulch-madness-in-may-at-three-springs/ Just another example of our collaboration with local businesses and our commitment to the community and our environment, Three Springs and Phoenix Recycling have announced a one-day only FREE mulch giveaway slated for Saturday, May 2nd from 10 am until 4 pm. People interested in getting free mulch for spring spruce up projects, landscaping and more should stop into the Three Springs Information Center at 175 Mercado Street for a Free Mulch Voucher and instructions on how to get to Phoenix Recycling’s Three Springs site, where the mulch will be distributed. In addition to the Free Mulch Giveaway, free hot dogs and refreshments will be available to those who stop into the Tierra Group Model Home at 230 Clear Spring Avenue. Three Springs representatives will be conducting tours and participants can enter to win a gift certificate to Digs Market Café – the first Three Springs restaurant located on Mercado Street. Three Springs In The News 2009-04-17T16:29:30+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/digs-market-cafe-open-for-lunch-and-dinner/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/digs-market-cafe-open-for-lunch-and-dinner/ Three Springs is pleased to introduce our newest Mercado District business!  Digs Restaurant opened on April 15th, 2009 for lunch and dinner! The soft openings Digs held the week before are still being raved about. The food fantastic. The atmosphere comfortable and fun. “It’s going to be everyone’s favorite Durango restaurant,” said one party goer. “The food is unbelievable!”  Dig into fresh food made from quality ingredients with attention paid to environmental stewardship. Enjoy a bar stocked with Colorado microbrews and fantastic American wines. Digs Restaurant is a culinary gathering point for this region!  Stop by and Dig in!  Lunch and dinner 11 am - 8pm.  Visit Digs Restaurant. Mercado District News 2009-04-15T21:47:25+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/durango-one-of-the-coolest-burgs-on-planet-earth/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/durango-one-of-the-coolest-burgs-on-planet-earth/ The January 2009 issue of ColoradoBiz magazine featured Durango as one of the “coolest burgs on Planet Earth.” Calling our mountain town “the slickest little city in Colorado, especially if you like skiing, hotels, history and trains.” The article further went on to state that while the credit crunch has stalled development, big projects remain in the works. And that’s where Three Springs comes in. Featured in the article, the Three Springs neighborhood was showcased as one of the larger projects in Durango that is rolling “full steam ahead.” Evidence of that is that our resident list is growing, a new restaurant has opened up on Mercado Street, and people are coming to Three Springs to use our trails, parks and enjoy our open space. So if Durango is one of the coolest burgs on Planet Earth, Three Springs is certainly one of the coolest places to live, work, shop and play in Durango. In and Around Durango 2009-04-13T20:55:18+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/fruit-trees-coming-to-three-springs/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/fruit-trees-coming-to-three-springs/ Approximately 100 fruit trees (apple, apricot, prune and cherry) are scheduled to have a place in one of the City of Durango parks planned for our Three Springs neighborhood. Fort Lewis College students will be planting the trees in contribution to the development of a sustainable local economy, in which emphasis will be on production. A strong local economy helps meet a future influenced by the decline of fossil fuels and climate change. There are no plans just yet on how to use fruit the community orchards eventually produce. Potentially, the fruit could end up being donated to the needy, sold to niche markets, placed in FLC Student Union menus or used for educational purposes such as the Homegrown Weekend - a celebration of the area’s fall fruit harvest held in Buckley Park in historic downtown Durango. “Trees are an easy place to start because people can envision taking care of some fruit trees,” said Fort Lewis College Professor Tina Evans. “ Direct benefits from fruit trees, Evans said, include carbon sequestration, storm-water control and a reduction in the use of fossil fuels because food doesn’t have to be trucked far. Evans estimates that more than 250 trees - 70 percent of them apple varieties - have been planted by students majoring in environmental studies, sociology and more, including art and business. The program was an offshoot of a class Evans has taught since 2005 called “The End of Oil,” a look at what dwindling fossil production means. Three Springs is pleased to be part of this effort. Three Springs In The News 2009-04-13T20:52:54+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/investing-in-a-high-performance-home-is-a-good-decision/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/investing-in-a-high-performance-home-is-a-good-decision/ Maximize Your Efficiency, Increase Home Performance, Reduce Expenses No matter which side you’re on, investing in a High Performance home is a good decision. Take a look at some of the advantages of a High Performance Home: Durable siding and roofing materials ensure structural longevity and require less maintenance.   Improved and properly installed insulation prevents drafts & maintains indoor air temperature efficiently.   A house wrap protects your home from the elements, keeping rain & wind out, yet is vapor permeable so moisture can escape.   Low-E high performance windows cut damaging UV rays by 50%. T hey also block over 55% of incoming summer heat and equally important, in the colder months, heat is reflected back into your home.   Tankless water heaters provide hot water on demand, which saves both water and money.   All air ducts are sealed to prevent heat loss and increase efficiency.   Properly sized, centrally located, and highly efficient furnaces heat every room economically.   Energy Star Appliances and CFL lighting are utilized to reduce energy consumption.   Compact floor plans reduce environmental impact and increase home efficiency.   Homes at Three Springs consume, on average, 33% less energy than typical homes built to code. Spend more time with your family in your safe and cozy home.   Be comfortable in your home year-round. High Performance Homes are warm in the winter and cool in the summer.   Low-E windows mean you don’t have to close the curtains to keep out the winter chill or the summer heat…so let the sun shine in!   New furniture and hard wood floors won’t fade from damaging sun rays and they’ll last longer.   Money saved in utilities can go towards a family vacation.     Get a better night’s sleep in your quiet, High Performance Home.   You and your loved ones can breathe easy with healthier indoor air.   Reduce your carbon footprint.     Feel safe and protected from winter storms, whipping winds and summer rains in your High Performance Home.   Low maintenance homes require less attention so take up a new hobby and do the things you enjoy.   > Download the High Performance Home Flyer Three Springs In The News 2009-04-09T19:04:33+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/three-springs-moving-forward-with-expansion-plans-for-the-mercado-district/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/three-springs-moving-forward-with-expansion-plans-for-the-mercado-district/ In a time when there is little news of growth, Three Springs is pleased to be moving forward with the development of Durango’s newest neighborhood! According to Three Springs General Manager Tim Zink, architects are being sought to design several buildings for use as commercial space and apartments. Among these would be another mixed-use building next to the three existing buildings on Mercado Street. Mercado Street runs through the core of Village One and is the center of the neighborhood activities. Another building for medical office space could be located directly across Mercado Street.  Plans also include a commercial building at the roundabout leading to the hospital’s main entrance. So far, 17 residential units in Three Springs are occupied. All the second-floor office space in the mixed-use buildings is occupied, and various retail tenants have moved into the ground level. Three Springs’ first restaurant, Digs Market Café, is expected to open soon. “We’re still rolling steadily forward,” Tim said. Mercado District News 2009-03-17T16:16:33+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/new-sculpture-for-three-springs-police-station-is-chosen/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/new-sculpture-for-three-springs-police-station-is-chosen/ Durango, CO –  The City of Durango is proud to announce the selection of a sculpture by local artist Preston Parrott for the Three Springs police station.  Parrott is a primarily self-taught metal sculptor who lives in Durango.  His piece, currently untitled, was designed as a community marker, a navigational point within the Three Springs community, and a symbolic reminder of the community’s interdependence with our public services.  The piece will measure approximately 12 feet at the highest point and is composed of four curved sides made of patinated steel.  The core of the piece is made of copper-plated perforated metal – allowing one to see through the center, as well as allowing air flow.  The piece resembles a flame in its outer structure, reminding one of an “eternal flame” – the constant support the police department provides.  The entire structure will be mounted on a six-foot circular concrete base in front of the substation. “I’m moved and honored that the selection committee has chosen this piece for such a prominent location,” commented Parrot.  “I truly appreciate the committee’s trust to create a symbolic and contemporary sculpture which is designed to be a representation of the interdependence of community and public services.” A selection committee, made up of six representatives from the City’s Public Art Commission, a professional artist, a representative from the Durango Police Department, and a community member, unanimously chose Parrott’s proposal. The new sculpture will be installed summer of 2009 and will become part of the City’s public art collection. For more information about this sculpture or the City’s Public Art Commission, please contact Sherri Dugdale, Special Projects Coordinator, at 970-375-5002 or via email at dugdalesl@ci.durango.co.us.    Three Springs In The News 2009-02-17T18:49:55+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/cleopatras-three-springs-barge-takes-second-at-snowdown/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/cleopatras-three-springs-barge-takes-second-at-snowdown/ Snowdown On Da Nile- this year’s Egyptian theme- had many Snowdown participants decked out in togas, loincloths, and sandals… things Durangoans do for fun in the middle of winter!  This year, Three Springs was one of 48 local businesses/organizations to enter the Snowdown Parade.  Theme oriented floats boasted King Tut, Egyptian Pharos, and many Pyramids; even a group of hens- inspired by a new City of Durango law allowing chickens within the city limits- clucked their way down Main Avenue. “Cleopatra’s Three Springs Barge,” was made from recycled construction materials supplied by Phoenix Recycling, which is located in Three Springs.  With coordination from Tierra Group and GF Properties employees, Mercado District tenants, and Three Springs neighbors created “Cleopatra’s Three Springs Barge” and floated down Main Avenue to a 2nd place finish in the Commercial III category. The hundreds of onlookers that line the sidewalks of Main Avenue is evidence that the Snowdown Parade is a success. Many spectators even come early to get the best views. Groups and organizations build floats based upon the Snowdown theme to win prizes and trophies. Truth be told… they really just want to be part of the Snowdown Festivities that are authentically Durango. Back in 1979 when Snowdown first started, locals called the festival “The Winter Celebration.” Now known around the Four Corners as Durango’s Snowdown- the festivities have become a favorite to locals. “Everyone is invited to dream up some kind of event that gets people out on the street,” says Terry Fiedler, Event Originator and Coordinator.  Over 60 contests are available for folks to participate in and hundreds of people come out of their cozy houses to do just that.  From the Snowdown Follies to the Bicycle Roller Races, the events get wilder every year. To view 2009’s Snowdown Calendar of Events and Photos from contests, or to prepare for 2010’s “Surf’s Up Snowdown, Life’s a Beach,” visit snowdown.org. In and Around Durango 2009-02-11T02:30:11+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/three-springs-supports-the-environmental-center-at-fort-lewis-college/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/three-springs-supports-the-environmental-center-at-fort-lewis-college/ Fencing in the Goods Feb. 5, 2009 Durango, Co- With support from Three Springs and the FLC Foundation, students of the Environmental Center erected a six-foot high deer fence around the center’s new garden. The Environmental Center’s Garden at Fort Lewis College is now located between John F. Reed Natural Area and the Community Concert Hall. Three Springs recognizes the student based organization and their sustainability efforts.  Five goals that guide their work are: 1. Creating a Sustainable Campus - To model sustainability for the region by reducing the campus’ ecological footprint. 2. Educating for Action - To promote thoughtful involvement by educating and informing the campus and community about important issues. 3. Connecting Campus and Community - To facilitate partnerships between Fort Lewis faculty, staff, and students and community organizations and initiatives. 4. Facilitating Collaboration - To promote effective problem-solving by building relationships, promoting dialogue, and facilitating cooperation between diverse individuals, agencies and organizations. 5. Building Community - To create a positive, fun community for a large and diverse group of students. The Environmental Center’s mission and goals are complementary to Three Springs Sustainable Development Program. The Program’s goals are to: create sustainable neighborhoods, educate neighbors and community members alike on environmental responsibility, connect all who live, work, shop, and play within and around the Three Springs neighborhood, facilitate collaboration within the development through networking and responsible building practices, as well as reach out to community members and partners alike to build a strong, and healthy community for generations to come. This spring, the Environmental Center plans to move their Greenhouse and Teaching Circle closer to the new garden. Additionally, students from the Environmental Center will be volunteering with Three Springs at the Neighborhood Garden. Volunteer projects will include turning and amending soil, building new garden plots and constructing edging from recycled materials from Phoenix Recycling. Three Springs applauds the Environmental Center’s sustainability efforts and their commitment to cultivating a healthy community. To learn more about the Environmental Center at Fort Lewis College, or to volunteer, click here.  In and Around Durango 2009-02-09T21:23:27+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/2008-green-business-award-honors-three-springs-premier-builder-the-tierra-g/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/2008-green-business-award-honors-three-springs-premier-builder-the-tierra-g/ In a recent ceremony, the Tierra Group, premier builder of Three Springs, received the 2008 Green Business Leadership Award from the Durango Chamber of Commerce. The award is determined by the Green Business Roundtable, which recognized Tierra Group demonstrating leadership, risk, and innovation in utilizing environmentally responsible products, creating and maintaining healthy business practices, and creating sustainable developments. Three Springs is proud to partner with Tierra Group. Their commitment to innovative design and responsible growth is a great complement to Three Springs and its Sustainable Development Program.  Tierra Group has followed building standards set forth by Built Green® Colorado while creating the first neighborhoods. In fact, all of the homes at Three Springs exceed Built Green® Colorado Standards. Standards include but are not limited to:   Increased energy efficiency   Lower maintenance by using durable building products   Increased indoor air quality   Reduced water usage   Preservation of natural resources “The purpose of Built Green® Colorado is to encourage home builders to use technologies,  products and practices that result in homes that are better built and better for the environment,” as stated on builtgreen.org. Not only is Tierra Group’s innovative design and responsible build-out better for the environment, it’s better for our neighbors pocketbooks too.  Three Springs homeowners are seeing significant decreases in their utility bills: La Plata Electrical (49% savings) Atmos Energy (53% savings), and that is something we are all proud of. To see utilities cost analysis click either link above. For more information on Built Green® Colorado,  visit builtgreen.org. Find your next Built Green® Home at Three Springs by using the Homefinder tool. Or complete the Contact Us form and a Three Springs or Tierra Group representative will contact you. The savings you’ll see once you’ve moved in to your Three Springs Built Green® home are incredible.  View a utilities comparison of a 1950’s in-town home and a new Built Green® Three Springs home: 53% Savings with Atmos Energy and 49% Savings with La Plata Electric.  See above links. > Search the available homes at Three Springs. Three Springs In The News 2009-02-09T19:49:43+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/sustainable-urban-development-offers-eco-friendly-living-adventure/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/sustainable-urban-development-offers-eco-friendly-living-adventure/ Adventure Magazine has recognized Durango as “Your Kind of Town.” Durango is an outdoor adventure hub. From ice-climbing to mountaineering, mountain biking to snow biking- multi-sport adventurers looking to relocate to Durango, CO,  will find their adventure of choice here. Seeking a new home? Experience Three Springs.  Durango’s newest, and most unique development, Three Springs is a neighborhood that gives the adventurer every opportunity to live in sync with nature. Three Springs, a traditional neighborhood development, located within the city limits of Durango, CO, sits right in the center of La Plata County and is only minutes from Historic Downtown Durango.  There is no lack of adventure at Three Springs. Homeowners have access to public recreation areas and open space, right out their front door.  Miles of neighborhood trails connect users to a walkable village core with restaurants, a bank, a fitness center and more; to neighborhood gardens and pocket parks; and, to Horse Gulch Recreation Area- famous for great mountain biking. Neighbors can park their cars…. and walk, bike, or hike pretty much anywhere. The Three Springs Master Plan includes over 2000 Built Green® homes, retail shops, restaurants, grocers, and hundreds of acres of preserved open space. Completion of Three Springs is projected to take over twenty years.   Sounds like a big, long project, right?   It is. But, it’s developers have invested time, attention, and resources in creating a master plan that is more town-centered, is oriented around the pedestrian, and has a mixed use of housing, commercial and retail shops. They have also taken measures to reduce the impact on the environment. Three Springs is truly is an eco-friendly neighborhood. All construction at Three Springs follows Built Green® Colorado standards, and in most cases, exceeds them.  Every new home for sale is equipped with energy-efficient appliances and is air sealed to increase air quality. All construction material is recycled and the use of non-renewable resources is reduced whenever possible.   It’s all part of Three Springs Sustainable Development Program.  In fact, Three Springs is the only community in Durango, CO to have such a comprehensive sustainability program, read more here. Begin your neighborhood experience by visiting the Three Springs Information Center at 175 Mercado Street or for more information on Built Green® homes for sale at Three Springs or commercial real estate opportunities, click here. Three Springs will only send you the information you request.  To read the Adventure Magazine article, click here. In and Around Durango 2009-01-01T21:58:00+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/farmington-hill-overpass-up-in-the-air/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/farmington-hill-overpass-up-in-the-air/ Forty feet to be exact. The overpass bridge on US Highway 160, just east of its intersection with US Highway 550,  is currently under construction and is part of a long-term plan that is expected to be complete by September 2010. Construction crews have been working to complete the first phase of the project, which includes the Farmington Hill Overpass. Additionally, because the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) currently has the funds, three smaller bridges, two ramps, and a new westbound artery from Grandview to the existing Farmington Hill will be completed in the initial phase of construction. The Grandview area of Durango includes Mercy Regional Medical Center and Three Springs, a traditional neighborhood development complete with homes for sale, neighborhood parks, hiking trails and a commercial district with its newest neighborhood restaurant- Digs Market Cafe- opening in early 2009. Currently, access to Three Springs and Mercy Regional Medical Center is available via Three Springs Boulevard.  The new construction will provide additional access to the Grandview area just West of Three Springs Blvd. making future development in Three Springs easily accessible. Once the long-term plan is completed, a four-lane expressway will connect Highway 160 from downtown Durango to Grandview, and finally will reach east of Bayfield. In a recent article in the Durango Herald, Money Drives Bridge Project, Nancy Shanks, spokeswoman for Colorado Department of Transportation, states "We went ahead and used our budget efficiently," in response to progress inquiries. The construction funds were currently available and have been used in the build-out of phase I. The project, totaling over $34 Million, has been underway since 2006 when CDOT completed the environmental impact statement and though funds are not secured for the remainder of the project, U.S Rep. John Salazar said he would continue to advocate for federal highway money. To read the Durango Herald Article, click here. In and Around Durango 2008-12-29T19:48:36+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/three-springs-information-center-coming-soon-to-downtown-durango/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/three-springs-information-center-coming-soon-to-downtown-durango/ Three Springs will open its Main Avenue Information Center this Holiday Season. Visit Three Springs Information Center downtown at 734 Main Ave. next to the Durango Coffee Company.  Here, you can find information about homes for sale by Tierra Group and Tierra Realty, the Three Springs premier builder; learn more about Mercado District leasing opportunities; or, get information about what’s happening at Three Springs, like the new restaurant- Digs Market Café  opening in early 09, other new tenants, upcoming community events and so much more.  We’d be happy to take you on a tour of Three Springs.  Or, if you’d prefer, experience Three Springs for yourself on-site at 175 Mercado Street- take HWY 160 South, turn East on Three Springs Boulevard and follow the signs to the Mercado District.  http://www.threespringsdurango.com In and Around Durango, Three Springs In The News 2008-12-08T16:49:56+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/invest-in-real-estate-in-this-shaky-market/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/invest-in-real-estate-in-this-shaky-market/ Dear Friends of Three Springs, Lately, the stock market has been in constant fluctuation. As I walk the trails at Three Springs, I consider how daunting investing in a changing marketplace can be. In the past few months, many stockholders have experienced significant dollar losses and some of those individuals are looking at re-investment opportunities. If you are concerned about the stock market and are wondering where to invest your hard earned money — think real estate! Right now, national mortgage loan rates are very low — providing approved buyers with affordable options to get into a new home. Investing in real estate has historically been a safe option — that is because real estate has tangible value. Purchasing real estate remains one of the best ways to invest your hard earned dollars. I personally invite you to consider Three Springs. The brand new Tierra and Timberline built homes at Three Springs exceed Built Green® Colorado guidelines. Three Springs homes are built better and are all equipped with energy savings features that will help make your dollar go a lot further — that’s money in the bank — who doesn’t like that? A brand new home also gives homeowners added benefits like no “home improvements” to do on the weekends, that means more time spent with family — and we think that makes a lot of sense. Located in the center of La Plata County, Three Springs is becoming a great place to live, work, shop, and play. Our residents and commercial tenants agree — see Barbara Martin’s testimony — she loves living here. We invite you to visit our information center and take a tour of one the Tierra Group model homes — Experience Three Springs for yourself. If you have any questions about investing in real estate in Durango, CO, give us a call at 970.764.6000 We hope the information contained in this edition of Three Springs Neighborhood News and on http://www.threespringsdurango.com is useful to you on your quest for real estate. Whether you are interested in commercial or residential real estate — now is a great time to consider the ever growing Three Springs. Tim Zink General Manager In and Around Durango 2008-12-02T17:43:18+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/live-work-shop-play-adventure/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/live-work-shop-play-adventure/ Three Springs Employee and Local Durangoan Ascends Peaks in the Himalayan Mountains. Kurt Blair, IT Manager of the Southern Ute Growth Fund takes the Three Springs adage Live. Work. Shop. Play to another level.  Literally, he plays at 26,906 feet (that is not a misprint).  In October of this year, Kurt Blair summitted Cho Oyu- the 6th highest peak in the world.  Cho Oyu is located in the Himalayan Mountain Range on the borders of Tibet and Nepal.  He spent six weeks preparing for his ascent and acclimating to the harsh weather conditions that can consume the Himalayan Mountains and those that attempt to ascend them.  Of those six weeks, only 10 days were spent actually climbing.  This is Blair’s second ascent in the Himalayas. He first summitted Ama Dablam in Nepal in 2005 with Three Springs co-worker Red Willow Geologist, Colby Vandenburg. One might think that physical strength and prowess are paramount in accomplishing such a lofty goal.  Strength alone won’t take you to the top, “mental fortitude is as important, if not more so,” says Blair.  With his own determination and logistical support from Summit Climb, Blair was able to finish the climb without the use of supplemental oxygen. His adventure to the top of Cho Oyu included suffering sleep deprivation, enduring long sustained travel (2,000 vertical feet took 7.5 hours), the loss of 22 group tents and every bit of mental tenacity he could muster.  Considering the fact that brain cells are already compromised at that elevation, mental strength is just that much more difficult to sustain.  His passion for climbing, trekking, and high altitude mountaineering inspires him to constantly self-reflect, meditate, and of course, stay healthy- physically and mentally. He plans to continue the Live. Work. Shop. Play ethic at home in Durango’s back yard- but sees an ascent up Mt. Everest in his future.  For now, he will allow the beauty of Durango’s own open space and public recreation areas to fulfill his passions.  Kurt Blair has been an employee of the Southern Ute Growth Fund for almost 7 years.  He began working here because of his passion for technology;  but we know what his real passion is- that’s adventure, and we commend that! Namaste Kurt. Three Springs In The News 2008-11-20T17:09:35+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/holiday-fitness-anytime-fitness/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/holiday-fitness-anytime-fitness/ The Holidays are a time for great food, great fun, and lots of cheer!  But- that doesn’t mean you have to add inches to your waistline. Make conscientious decisions about what you put on your plate, limit your portions, and avoid excessive sweets and alcohol. And- most importantly, don’t forget to exercise!  The recommended helping for health is 3-5,  50 minute exercise sessions, per week.  Anytime Fitness at Three Springs can help you with that: Put it On Your Calendar Spin Class-  Extra Portions of Spinning available through the Holiday Season. Tuesdays and Thursdays-  5:45pm Get there early- classes have been near capacity, come early to ensure a spot. Boot Camp-50/50 -  Need to boost your current routine? Tuesdays and Thursdays- 12:00 on the dot! Drop and give me 20.  BootCamp 5050 is intended to give you a cardio and strength training workout that will your boost your current exercise program.  Bootcamp 50/50 is taught by Caroline Buchta, a Certified Fitness Instructor.  50/50 Begins December 2nd. Two sessions per week will help you stay fitness focused through the Holidays and will help you kick off your New Year in the right way!  1 hour long sessions, Tues/Thurs at Noon, Dec. 2- Dec 18th.  Non-members $10, Members- $6. Iron Horse Training- Start now! Monday, Wednesday, and Friday   6:30am Take the Iron Horse Challenge- Ride up Shalona, Coal Bank and Molace inside starting December 1, Before you hit the road outside in May!  Join us for a 6 month training program that will have you ready for the big ride.  Julie Angle, Certified Spin Instructor, will lead you through a successful training program at Anytime Fitness.  *Iron Horse Fees and Training/Membership Fees apply; inquire at Anytime Fitness.  Now is the time get fit. Join Us! Anytime Fitness is currently offering unbeatable holiday specials.  Conveniently located at Three Springs, Anytime Fitness is accessible- anytime- Exercise on your own schedule! For membership rates and more information, contact Anytime Fitness, 259-3007 Mercado District News 2008-11-19T18:31:35+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/colorado-real-estate-journal-discusses-the-maturation-of-three-springs/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/colorado-real-estate-journal-discusses-the-maturation-of-three-springs/ by Jill Jamieson-Nichols Colorado Real Estate Journal, September 17, 2008 Tim Zink has been involved with Three Springs since its inception, so it was pretty exciting to see the first buildings come out of the ground. Even so, “It doesn’t compare to today when a school bus pulls up and a dozen kids get off. That, to me, is what it’s been all about over the last six years that I’ve been working on this development,” said Zink, general manager of Durango’s first and only traditional neighborhood development. A 682-acre project of GF Development Group LLC, owned by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund, Three Springs is maturing into a fully mixed-use community of single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes and affordable housing with a major employer - Mercy Regional Medical Center. Its growing commercial area, the Mercado District, so far has three mixed-use buildings with approximately 30,000 square feet of retail and 50,000 sf of fully leased office space. Developers now are contemplating new medical office space - possibly office condo space - to supplement 150,000 sf of fully leased space at the medical center. Also in the future are a Neighborhood Center that would serve as a community gathering spot, Durango’s next elementary and middle schools, and a 75-acre community park. The Neighborhood Center, which may strive for LEED Platinum certification, will include meeting space for homeowner association meetings and other community groups, and computer labs for before- and after-school program, and adult education programs. “We want to have demonstration displays throughout the building that really explain and expose people to what it is to be a LEED-certified building,” said Zink. Three Springs is unique in that it had a major employer - Mercy Medical Center - from the get-go. “With the hospital and with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe as the developer, it’s allowed a lot more front-ending of that commercial, job-creating component,” said Tim McHarg, Durango assistant planning director. “The residential is coming along in conjunction with that.” Three Springs’ homebuilder, Tierra Group, has completed 37 single-family and duplex units within the development, attracting a generational spectrum of buyers, from young couples to grandparents. Pricing as of midsummer ranged from $279,900 for a townhome (nine townhomes are being built by Timberline Builders) to a high-end home at $693,900. “Particularly for a new home within the city of Durango, we’re way more attainable than most of the product that’s out there,” Zink said. Between the hospital’s 1,000 employees, some 270 employees in the Mercado District and 170 residents, Three Springs has attracted service providers including Alpine Bank, Anytime Fitness and Progressive Insurance to its retail space and soon will welcome its first restaurant. The retail space, with asking rates of $15 to $22 per sf triple net, is 42 percent leased. Lots also are available for uses such as a dentist, motel and small grocer. As part of the traditional neighborhood design, which includes an integrated trail system and pedestrian underpasses at major intersections, Streets within the Mercado District have reverse angle parking, so drivers pull forward as they are leaving their space. “We want to make sure if you were riding around Three Springs on a bike that you feel as comfortable on your bike as you do in a car,” Zink commented. Three Springs hasn’t happened without growing pains. “It’s easy to underestimate the amount of time that the public process is going to take. For us that was a long road,” Zink said. Durango didn’t have codes that allow for traditional neighborhood development. Codes had to be written that allowed the community’s narrow streets and wide sidewalks, and that addressed lot setbacks, for instance. “Not only did we have the codes and standards, but we had architectural guidelines that we had to write,” Zink said. McHarg said the majority of the Durango community seems to view the development as a success. Other traditional neighborhood development is planned for the Ewing Mesa area in Durango, but a developer hasn’t stepped forward, and given infrastructure issues, current economic conditions and hundreds of housing units still to develop at Three Springs, that project isn’t likely to get under way for quite some time. As it builds out over the coming 20 to 30 years, Three Springs will have an estimated 2,000 residences and 350,000 sf of mixed-use commercial space. Homebuyers haven’t necessarily come to Three Springs looking for the traditional neighborhood development, but have been enticed by what they found, Zink said, “They showed up, they went, ‘Ah . I get it. I see the vision. I want to be part of this.’” Three Springs In The News 2008-11-10T17:50:15+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/fitness-plus-magazine-endorses-the-lifestyle-benefits-of-three-springs-livi/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/fitness-plus-magazine-endorses-the-lifestyle-benefits-of-three-springs-livi/ Fitness Plus Magazine agrees. They mention, “Living in a mountain town has benefits like clean air and unlimited recreation.”  Living in Three Springs is even better.  Centrally located in La Plata County, and within the city limits of Durango-one of the greatest mountain towns, Three Springs sets in a prime location.  To the Northwest, it’s just a short drive- or an even shorter mountain bike ride up and over the Telegraph Trail- into Historic Downtown Durango. To the Southeast, head into Bayfield via HWY 160 or head out on a road bike ride towards Durango La Plata County Airport.  Within Three Springs itself, miles of trails interweave through Green Built neighborhoods and connect to trail heads that lead to public recreation and open space areas. The benefits of living in the sustainable development of Three Springs are endless. Built based upon the principles of Traditional Neighborhood Developments, neighbors can work, shop, and play within a relatively small and fully accessible radius from where they live. To have a “neighborhood,” you need “neighbors,” - Three Springs has created a mixed-use master plan that was designed with the centerpiece being its neighbors and pedestrians.  Living here, neighbors benefit from increased physical activity- walkways and bike paths are available right out their front door; reduced mental anxiety- less of a drive in stress ridden traffic; and with neighborhood parks, restaurants within walking distance, and workplaces only minutes away from home- neighbors get to spend more quality time with loved ones. Each and every new home built at Three Springs has a sustainable design and has been constructed under the guidelines of Built Green Colorado. Built Green Colorado standards include: increased air quality, use of energy efficient appliances, reduced and or re-used building materials, water preservation measures and much more. Three Springs builders’ practices and the quality and craftsmanship of Three Springs homes, not only benefit Three Springs neighbors, their health, and their pocketbook, but these standards greatly benefit our environment as well. Read more about how living in such a great, well-planned, traditional neighborhood development can be good for your health-  see pages (17-18) in the full Fitness Plus Magazine article. Three Springs In The News 2008-11-10T17:30:55+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/winners-of-the-great-pumpkin-tour-announced/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/winners-of-the-great-pumpkin-tour-announced/ Fall festivities and warm sunshine drew hundreds of people out to Three Springs for the Great Pumpkin Fall Festival last Saturday.  Touring green built model homes with Tierra Group and TImberline Builders and seeing the giant topography table in the Information Center were just a few of the highlights of the Three Springs Great Pumpkin Fall Festival. Folks also experienced the interactive modules of the Discovery Museum’s Solar Roller. Children played on brand new state of the art playground equipment and tuckered themselves out in the bouncy house. And, Matt The Magician’s latest magic tricks left everyone in awe! Thanks to everyone who experienced Three Springs and a special congratulations to the three lucky winners of the Great Pumpkin Tour drawing.  Douglas Hanna will be enjoying the winter snow with the Durango Mountain Resort Season Pass, Melody Finn will treat herself to something nice with a $100 Visa Gift Card, and Dominic Reddell is already cruising his neighborhood on his brand new Specialized Youth Mountain Bike.  Fun was had by all at Saturday’s event. Three Springs In The News 2008-10-29T15:20:09+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/relocating-to-colorado-cnn-thinks-durango-fits-the-bill/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/relocating-to-colorado-cnn-thinks-durango-fits-the-bill/ CNN recognizes Colorado mountain towns, like Durango, as places to retire if you’re relocating to Colorado.  With year round mild temperatures, the mighty Animas River, great recreational opportunities, and as many restaurants per capita as San Francisco, Durango is a great place to relocate to.  Its no wonder people have discovered Durango for retirement, community, and recreation. Three Springs, the areas only traditional neighborhood development, located just south of Historic Downtown Durango, combines the best of all of the above. The Village core of Three Springs - the Mercado District - downtown if you will, has sprung to life. Anytime Fitness allows you to get a work out anytime of the day, the friendly bankers at Alpine Bank can help you with all of your financial needs, and in early 2009, Digs Market Café will open in Three Springs, adding to the great variety of cuisine offered in Durango.  Just North of Three Springs, hikers and mountain bikers can enjoy miles of trail within the Horse Gulch Recreation Area; including infamous trails such as Stacey’s, Meadow Loop, and Telegraph Trail.  And Mercy Regional Medical Center, neighboring Three Springs to the northwest, is Southwest Colorado’s most technologically advanced hospital.  All of that means Three Springs is a great place to live, work, shop, and play.  Conscientious city dwellers looking to escape the hustle and bustle will be able to spend more time with their families and less time in the car, baby boomers and retirees will be have more time to enjoy life while appreciating low maintenance living, and with the miles of trails within Three Springs and close proximity to wild places- weekend warriors can feed their outdoor addiction- Daily.  For more on terrific towns like Durango, read the CNN article, click here. In and Around Durango 2008-09-11T22:03:14+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/nike-reuse-a-shoe-program-at-three-springs/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/nike-reuse-a-shoe-program-at-three-springs/ It’s shoe time…. Join the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe Program by recycling your old sneakers, tennis shoes, and athletic shoes (no, they don’t have to be Nike)! Locations: Three Springs Information Center 175 Mercado St, Ste 240 Durango, CO Monday - Saturday 764-6479   Every year, millions of pairs of athletic shoes are thrown away, clogging landfills. Nike created a solution to allow you to recycle your old shoes. Part of the Let Me Play Campaign, Reuse-A-Shoe programs collect any brand athletic shoes, process and recycle them into material used in sports surfaces like basketball courts, tracks, athletic fields and playgrounds around the world! Since the start of this program, Nike has recycled more than 20 million pairs of shoes and created more than 250 sport surfaces!! So stop by and drop off your old shoes. We’ll send them off for you! Three Springs In The News 2008-08-07T16:37:51+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/outdoor-movies-showing-in-durango-colorado/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/outdoor-movies-showing-in-durango-colorado/ Three Springs brings back Outdoor Movies to the community of Durango, CO. As part of the summer of events at Three Springs, outdoor movies have been held rain or shine. In May, Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County joined us in creating an outdoor movie theater with a pre-show performance by Encore! Durango Nature Studies and Melanie Milburn made June’s outdoor movie exciting. And even inclement weather in July didn’t stop Big Brothers Big Sisters from helping Three Springs put on a great outdoor movie night- albeit inside a commercial leasing space! Join us August 29th- we will be showing October Sky. La Plata Family Services will provide the refreshments! Outdoor Movies are just one of the great Durango events held at Three Springs. View the Three Springs Calendar of Events. Three Springs In The News 2008-08-01T21:37:07+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/unique-new-durango-homes-for-sale/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/unique-new-durango-homes-for-sale/ Timberline Builders is constructing Durango, CO’s newest townhouses- Tierra Verde Hillside Row Homes. Construction is moving along at a rapid pace! It’s exciting to watch the drawings come to life as the rooms take shape. The floor plans are spacious, open, and have a nice easy flow, which is great for entertaining. - Tierra Verde Hillside Row Homes offer maintenance-free living. - Timberline Builders use green building practices to meet and exceed standards set by Built Green© Colorado. Learn more about green homes. Homes for sale include two or three bedroom floorplans. A furnished model home is scheduled to open around September 15 and will be available for showings Monday through Saturday 10 – 4, or by appointment. The 9 townhomes are expected to be ready for occupancy this November. For more information, click here to meet our builders. Three Springs In The News 2008-08-01T21:06:19+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/fall-blaze-begins-at-three-springs/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/fall-blaze-begins-at-three-springs/ For some people in Durango, transportation = two wheels, a helmet and human generated power. So BIKE, hike, drive or walk over to Three Springs on Friday, September 26th and join us at the Pre-Packet Pick Up Party for the 3rd Annual Fall Blaze- a Bicycle Tour and Celebration of Durango, CO. There will be great food, great entertainment, and of course- you can pick up your goody bag. Pre- Packet Pick Up begins at 3pm and ends 7pm, come early and take a tour through the Three Springs Neighborhood or the classic Horse Gulch which includes a great network of trails such as Cowboy Trail, Sidewinder, Telegraph Trail and so many more. Click here for Three Springs Trail Map. On Saturday- The ride will start and end at Fort Lewis College. Ride with Tom Danielson- Professional Garmin Chipoltle Cyclist and the Multi National Champion Fort Lewis College Cycling Team. For more information or to register visit www.durangofallblaze.com.   Three Springs In The News 2008-08-01T18:44:36+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/music-in-the-mountains-free-brass-concert-at-three-springs-plaza/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/music-in-the-mountains-free-brass-concert-at-three-springs-plaza/ Durango, Colo., July 2, 2008 – With the growing number of new residents at Three Springs combined with the large group of people working at Mercy Regional Medical Center and other nearby retail businesses, Music in the Mountains has scheduled a free concert for the neighborhood Monday, July 21 at noon. The High Noon Brass concert will feature rousing music performed by three trombone players and a tuba player who are part of the Festival Orchestra. “We are so pleased to bring this fun summertime program to a new audience,” says Susan Lander, executive director of Music in the Mountains. “Three Springs offers a great venue for this kind of event.” Concertgoers are invited to bring their own lunch to this free High Noon Brass Concert or purchase lunch at Three Springs Plaza. Norton’s Catering will provide a catered lunch for a suggested donation of $10 each, available as long as supplies last. All proceeds from Norton’s lunch will benefit the Music in the Mountains Goes to School program. Now in its ninth year, the Goes to School program strives to search out eager young musicians and nurture their development not only as performers but as audience members as well. It’s designed to meet the needs of students ages four through 18, along with their music teachers, through a wide array of offerings, including hands-on music instruction; teacher in-service workshops; “Taste of Music” instrument demonstration concerts at Fort Lewis College; in-school concerts and assemblies; and free tickets for program participants to Festival Chamber and Conservatory concerts. This year more than 7,000 students from Bayfield, Cortez, Dolores, Durango, Ignacio, Mancos and Silverton took part in some aspect of the program. “Three Springs is thrilled to team up with the Festival to present a Music on Mercado summer concert,” said Tim Zink, spokesperson for Three Springs. “This is our first coordination with Music in the Mountains, and we’re expecting a great turnout.” Three Springs Plaza, where the concerts will be held, can be reached by taking Highway 160 east to Three Springs Boulevard, proceeding to the second roundabout and following event signs to the outdoor location. Neighbors and visitors are asked to please leave their dogs at home to maximize enjoyment for all concertgoers. Further information about Music in the Mountains is at musicinthemountains.com. More information about Music on Mercado is at threespringsdurango.com. > Download the event flyer here Three Springs In The News 2008-07-01T19:41:01+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/message_from_three_springs/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/message_from_three_springs/ Dear Friends of Three Springs, Thanks for checking into our latest news. We hope the photos and information we share with you here, are useful to you in getting a feel for what a fantastic place Three Springs is to live, work, shop and play. More and more people are discovering the neighborhoods of Three Springs- from those who attend events here to the neighbors moving into residences and offices. You can feel the vibrancy here, and we welcome you to join us in whatever way your life allows. Every day there seems to be more people enjoying the trails here, it’s a great way to experience Three Springs- trail maps are available at our Information Center.  And we, of course, would enjoy providing you with a personal tour. In the very beginning, we envisioned a Three Springs full of life — children playing, music in the air, people working and creating, families having Bar-B-Ques on their porches and play groups in the green courts. That vision has become reality, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Tim Zink General Manager Three Springs In The News 2008-06-25T18:06:15+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/anytime-fitness-grand-opening/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/anytime-fitness-grand-opening/ Three Springs welcomes the #1 Co-Ed fitness franchise in America to 125 Mercado Street. Memberships are available now to this 24/7 fitness facility. According to Erin and Jeramie Neer, Owners of the sprawling facility, Anytime Fitness offers a convenient and affordable exercise option. The caliber of the facility and equipment is currently unmatched in the Durango area! You are welcome to stop in anytime for membership information, or call the Neers at 970.259.3007. A Grand Opening Celebration is scheduled for Friday, July 18th. Sign up for our online newsletter and we’ll be sure to email you the details about this great Durango gym! Mercado District News 2008-05-12T20:20:37+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/alpine-bank-progressive-insurance-at-three-springs/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/alpine-bank-progressive-insurance-at-three-springs/ Both Alpine Bank (located at 175 Mercado Street) and Progressive Insurance Claims (located at 65 Mercado Street) have moved in and are up and running in the Mercado District. One really popular feature of Alpine Bank has been the new ATM on Mercado. It’s the only ATM east of town- it’s a great convenience for folks who live between Durango and Bayfield or Ignacio. Thank you Alpine Bank!! Stop in and visit our Mercado District neighbors! Or visit them online: alpinebank.com |  progressive.com Mercado District News 2008-05-12T20:17:05+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/calling_you_for_youtube/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/calling_you_for_youtube/ If you’ve attended an event at Three Springs Plaza, you might have noticed the YouTube Booth we’ve created. If not, look for the booth at the Saturday, August 23rd Kirk James Concert and drop in and shoot your own YouTube video. We plan to edit the clips we take of people enjoying Three Springs, laughing it up, and generally “hamming” it up into a three minute YouTube video. We’ll submit the video at the end of the summer and we’ll let you know when it appears. So enjoy that 15 minutes of fame and stop into the YouTube Booth at Three Springs and get online with us! It really is “all about You!” Three Springs In The News 2008-05-06T19:23:02+00:00 http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/three_springs_trails_open/ http://www.threespringsdurango.com/index.php/news/more/three_springs_trails_open/ The trails at Three Springs - which lead to the popular Telegraph Trail System - are open and getting more and more popular with cyclists, walkers, runners and families out for a stroll. An easy to follow map is available from the Three Springs Information Center which outlines the trails within Three Springs and the access points to the Telegraph Trail System. You’ll notice some interesting features designed for your enjoyment and for your safety as you walk, run or bike the Three Springs open trails. For example, look for interpretive signage along the way, where you’ll read about native grasses, wetlands area information, native bird species and more. It’s not unlikely that you’ll see a Great Blue Heron or two during your journey. There are also benches along the way so you can stop and relax, and you’ll notice that the trails go UNDER the streets here at Three Springs - through fun, well-lit tunnels - so your journey won’t be interrupted by “looking both ways.” (Although we ask that you take all the normal precautions as you use Three Springs for your exercise and enjoyment!) Stop by the Information Center to grab your trail map or click here for a printable pdf!   Three Springs In The News 2008-05-06T18:03:28+00:00