Legacy Park is set to embark on an extensive build-out starting in 2026, with the first phase consisting of 439 single-family homes. This decade-long project holds significant potential for the town of Berthoud. (Will Cornelius/The Surveyor)

Unveiling Legacy Park's Residential Masterplan

Overview of Legacy Park's Development

The Legacy Park development team is awaiting approval from the Town of Berthoud to commence construction at Ludlow Farm in 2026. In 2010, the 306-acre farm was approved for both residential and commercial development. However, in 2023, a new plan increased residential zoning at the expense of commercial. The town board approved rezoning and a neighborhood master plan for Legacy Park at Ludlow Farm with a 6-1 vote.This current plan for Legacy Park includes 1,500 to 1,800 residential units, featuring a mix of single-family and multi-family housing. Commercial zoning is planned along Mountain Avenue and at a future traffic light intersection of Spartan Avenue and U.S. Highway 287. Given its scale, the entire project is likely to be completed by the 2030s.

The First Phase: Single-Family Homes on the Eastern Side

The first phase of Legacy Park will see 439 single-family homes constructed on the eastern side of the property. These homes will line Berthoud Parkway and be accessible via new roads within the property, with plans to extend Spartan Avenue. A roundabout will be installed at the intersection of Berthoud Parkway and Spartan Avenue.Mission Homes, a Berthoud-based company specializing in small affordable homes, will be the first builder. Gary Maggi, a realtor with over three decades of experience, emphasized the demand for such smaller, obtainable products. He pointed out the shortage of lower-priced affordable starter homes in Berthoud.David Gregg, who founded Mission Homes with his wife, echoed Maggi's comments. He highlighted that Mission Homes built 88 homes in Prairie Star and noted that since then, there have been no obtainable, modest homes built. Mission Homes plans to build houses in Legacy Park ranging from 900 to 1,200 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Gregg confirmed that they aim to bring these homes to the market starting in the low 300s.

Addressing Concerns: Traffic and Housing Density

Traffic and housing density were major concerns expressed by the two dozen attendees at the meeting. The development team explained that they are guided by the town's master plan and regulations. Adding feeder roads designed to connect to major roads, including an intersection on U.S. 287, will help ease the traffic burden.They also emphasized that the town's ordinances and codes require large developments to include a mix of housing options, not just single-family housing. This ensures a more balanced and sustainable community.