Aspens Townhome Association

Aspens Townhome Association

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About the Aspens

“The small town in the midst of the big city”

History

Once upon a time (in 1972) a developer brought a unique townhouse building design from California to the Denver area. The most unusual part of the design was that the buildings were intended to have the same material on the roofs and on the sides (shake shingles). There are only three complexes in the country that were built this way (two in California) and although the shakes on the roofs have been replaced with asphalt shingles due to concerns with fire and hail, it is still a stand out community.

This building design also incorporated many elements that people were looking for then and now. Laundry rooms on the second floor, individual back patios or decks, balconies off the bedroom in some units, two car garages and all built in appliances in the kitchen including a dishwasher.

As one of the first, if not the first covenant controlled community in Colorado, The Aspens became a test case for many of the issues, both good and bad, that have developed covenant controlled common interest communities as they are today.

Originally The Aspens were to cover a square mile, but financing problems prevented that from happening and today they are seven blocks arranged in a square with a private park, pool and ball court located in the center of the community.

In the early 1980’s the residents got together and took advantage of an Aurora City Arbor Day free tree program. As a result of that initiative, today tHe Aspens is covered throughout with many large shade trees making an unusual backyard oasis of quiet and shelter for wildlife in the middle of the city.

The Aspens Today

At 26 years the buildings and grounds were beginning to show their age. A decision was made to retain what was unique about The Aspens (the heavy timbers and shake shingles and natural wood feeling) while upgrading to today’s energy and conservation requirements. The community has approved a restoration plan that will restore the buildings while completely replacing the antiqu!t%d sprinkler system and replacing the current landscaping with xeriscaped planting and drip irrigation where appropriate. Best of all, our finances allow us to do this without an increase in owner assessments.

The restoration is planned to take 6 years beginning in 1998. Regular maintenance will protect different “phases” of the project while they are awaiting their turn.

Along with the restoration of the physical aspects of the community we have begun a campaign to renew the spirit of the community. An aggressive communications plan has linked the residents and non-resident homeowners together as never before. Monthly newsletters, separation of the Aspens into 7 districts with a board member responsible for each one, telephone, small member meetings, large member meetings and this webpage are all designed to unite the community and rapidly get information to all members and residents.

The community involvement committee has been responsible for planning a range of events to appeal to all ages and cultures that include: an Easter Egg Hunt in the park, Pool Opening Party, Community Garage Sale, Block Party, Safe Halloween Night, Crafts and Home Improvement Show and an Old fashioned Holiday Caroling walk around the community. In addition, a welcome wagon for new members, services directory and Neighborhood Watch Walkers are all planned for launch in late 1998 or Spring of 1999.

Come see The Aspens keep the best of the old while incorporating the latest of the new.
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