Frequently Asked Questions
Who is developing the Cordera Community?
La Plata Communities, Inc. is the developer behind Cordera. La Plata is the master developer for the Briargate Master Plan including Briargate, Pine Creek and Cordera residential communities, and the commercial properties of Briargate Business Campus and Briargate Crossing. With extensive experience in planning, designing and developing master-planned communities, La Plata is dedicated to providing residents places to work, play, learn and connect – all within a short walk or drive from where they live. For more information on La Plata Communities, visit www.laplatallc.com
How many homes will be built in Cordera?
About 1,400 homes will be built in Cordera at project build-out. This will include single family home sites and multi-family sites. Cordera is 625 acres.
When will the Cordera project be complete?
Cordera came to life in 2005 and we anticipate a 7-10 year build-out period.
What is School District 20?
Academy School District 20 Schools are renowned for their excellence in education. Students consistently score well above the national average on SAT and ACT scores, and each year an exceptionally high number of graduates continue on to higher education. All four of the district's traditional high schools are ranked among Newsweek's 2008 Top High Schools in the U.S. Chinook Trail Elementary School is located in the Cordera community, providing superior education that is very close to home. Learn more about Academy School District 20.
What is a master-planned community?
A master planned community differs from a standard housing development in that it is built around a plan that creates a place for residents to live, work, play, learn, and connect all without having to leave the community. A Master-Planned Community has Design Guidelines, defining an architectural design theme that gives the community unique style. It also has an Architectural Review Board that reviews and approves all new construction as well as any additions or changes to existing structures. In addition, it has protective covenants that provide community standards enforced by a Homeowners Association.
Benefits:
- Employment opportunities with major Colorado Springs employers at the Briargate Business Campus and Briargate Crossing
- Access to over a dozen neighborhood parks and an inter-linking trail system as well as open space and various recreational facilities
- Quality Academy School District 20 schools and access to facilities of higher education
- Numerous churches of various denominations
- Access to a variety of shopping venues ranging from retail mall shopping to big box and grocery store shopping
- Excellent location allowing easy access to major highways and employers outside of the community
- Easy access to a wide choice of restaurants and entertainment venues
- Quality builders, selected on the basis of their outstanding reputation
- Architectural design guidelines that prohibit cookie cutter similarities among homes
- Protective covenants that remain in force even after the sale of a property that are enforced by the management company
- An Architectural Review Board that approves all new construction and changes to existing structures within the community
Where can I get more information?
For more information, receive our brochure or call the Cordera Resource and Information Center directly at (719) 266-8581.