FRUITA’S NEWEST WORKFORCE HOUSING ON-TRACK OPENING OCTOBER

Since breaking ground in July of 2023, the Fruita Mews workforce housing project is on track to welcome its first residents in October 2024. The Fruita Mews is located in Fruita, Colorado, adjacent to the Monument Ridge Elementary School at 1601 K 4/10. The property will provide energy efficient, attractively designed 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom townhomes to rent to income qualified residents.  

The Fruita Mews project incorporates a modern farmhouse inspired design with on-site parking. When completed, the Mews will consist of 50 porch-front townhomes with treelined streets, a community house, a playground, property level WiFi, individual bike storage units, a bike maintenance station, community gardens, a dog park, ample outdoor space for walking and biking, and ADA Accessible units. On-site management will be provided by Syringa Property Management. The units will provide attainable housing for those earning between 30% and 100% of the area's median income. IndiBuild is also excited to provide residents on-site after school STEM programming by Eureka! McConnell Science Museum.  In addition, the Mews anticipates offering residents homeownership classes by Housing Resources of Western Colorado.  

Construction work completed to date by the General Contractor, Bryan Construction, includes grading, K 4/10 road extension, foundations, utility installation, substantial framing, roofing weatherproofing, and installation of siding, doors and windows. The Mews remains on schedule for an October 1, 2024 grand opening.

For those interested in exploring housing options or future occupancy at The Fruita Mews, please contact Syringa Property Management at (970) 730-7826 or email melissa@syringaproperties.com to be included on the interest list. According to its developer, IndiBuild, the Fruita Mews anticipates accepting applications in July 2024. Because of ongoing construction, site access is controlled; however, please visit indibuild.com for up-to-date photos. 

Indibuild would like to thank its partners in helping to make this project possible:

-The Fruita Housing Authority

-The City of Fruita

-Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

-Colorado Department of Local Affairs

-Colorado Energy Office

-National Equity Fund

-Impact Development 

-Bank of the San Juans, a division of Glacier Bancorp, Inc. 

-ALM2S

-Bryan Construction

-Kaart

-Syringa Property Management

-Vortex Engineering

-Mesa County D51 School District

-Family Health West

-Housing Resources of Western Colorado

-Eureka! McConnell Science Museum

-Yeh and Associate

“Attainable housing was identified as a priority in our comprehensive plan, and the Fruita Mews project is helping to diversify our housing options here in Fruita. Affordable housing is an issue in every community, but we are happy to see projects like the Fruita Mews coming to Fruita to help bridge the gap.” – Joel Kincaid, Mayor of Fruita

“These new homes are desperately needed, as our waiting list for affordable rental units is two to three years.  The Fruita Mews will be help 50 local households find stable housing they afford, and we are excited to bring homeownership and financial fitness classes straight to these residents.” – Emilee Powell, Executive Director of Housing Resources of Western Colorado. 

“We are excited about providing STEAM enrichment in Fruita” – Jenn Moore, Executive Director of Eureka! – McConnell Science Museum

"As the CEO of Family Health West, I am acutely aware of the challenges our healthcare workers face in finding affordable housing in the Fruita community. The Fruita Mews development represents a significant step forward in addressing this critical need. By providing affordable housing options for our dedicated healthcare professionals, we are not only supporting their well-being but also ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality care to our community. We commend the efforts of all involved in making this initiative a reality and look forward to the positive impact it will have on our healthcare workforce and the residents of Fruita." –  Dr. Korrey Klein, CEO of Family Health West

"As we address affordable housing challenges in our community, this project provides options for District 51 staff and families. We acknowledge the critical demand for more housing in Mesa County and surrounding areas and applaud the efforts to create new, affordable housing solutions." - District 51 Superintendent Dr. Brian Hill.