A unique housing project that will see the construction of 144 homes on the west side of Fort Collins has received a green light from the city.
The Polestar Village will be situated on a 20-acre site to the east of the South Overland Trail and will include landscaped streets and trails, a large community garden, and designated open space.
The project, winning the unanimous approval of the Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Commission, is the newest version of a community concept that was originally established in Hawaii.
More than that, the project is billed as a place of “spirit, community, and lifelong learning,” that will additionally feature a community center with a dining hall and classrooms, small commercial center, pickleball and volleyball courts, and common areas for cooking and dining.
According to plans submitted to the city, the village will also see the construction of energy-efficient structures, including townhomes and condos.
Polestar Village is also the name used for the nonprofit group behind the development. Formerly based in Pahoa, Hawaii, the entity first proposed a community in Fort Collins more than two years ago. The original template called for 136 homes, with hopes that construction would start by the spring of 2023.
Now, if all goes according to plans, the initial work on the Polestar Village is expected to begin sometime next year.
By Garry Boulard
