By Laurie Whittier
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE

In an effort to create a community that reflects local tastes and preferences, Wind Crest is making a few modifications to its floor plans and even adding a multilevel parking structure on campus.

Since opening last June, Wind Crest has listened carefully to feedback from current and potential residents, says Director of Marketing Jason Atwell. “Now that we’re getting a clearer picture of what is popular here, we’ve tailored our latest floor plans to reflect some of those preferences.” As a result, a few design changes will be evident in both of the community’s newest residence buildings—Evergreen Crossing, which opens this month, and Aspen Terrace, opening in the fall.

Reach for the stars
Both Evergreen Crossing and Aspen Terrace will offer nine-foot ceilings in their top-level apartment homes—up from eight. This, says Atwell, will provide an even more open feel for those who want the added height. Development plans include these higher ceilings on the top two or three floors, he says.

Future residents can also expect to see more one bedroom and luxury models—both of which were snapped up the fastest in the first few buildings. More balconies will be integrated, so people can take in views of the mountains, the Highline Canal, and artful landscapes.

Wind Crest has also adopted plans for a three-level parking structure to accommodate 150-plus cars, Atwell reports. “As the months passed, more and more people told us they would like a parking structure, so we added one into our plans as soon as possible,” he says. Its design will be much like that of Denver International Airport, with an open-air top level. Scheduled for completion this summer, the parking structure will be located just west of Aspen Terrace.

Pioneers are to thank
Since local and regional preferences vary, Atwell says it takes time to get a feel for what designs and features will hit home at any given community.