Ralston Road In-Fill Development Project Approved in Old Town Arvada
Ralston Road Townhome Development Approved in Arvada.
Plans to redevelop a city-owned site near the 8100 block at Ralston Road have received approval, clearing the way for a small-scale residential project that will introduce new attainable housing options in the Olde Town Arvada corridor.
The approximately 9.7-acre property (about 422,000 square feet)—currently improved with an existing ~91,700-square-foot building is being repositioned for residential use as part of the city’s broader effort to expand housing availability within established neighborhoods.
Old Town Arvada photo courtesy/source: Arvada Chamber of Commerce, https://www.arvadachamber.org
Project Overview
The approved concept calls for a 17-unit townhome community incorporating an affordable housing component. The project is designed to deliver ownership-style housing in a format that aligns with the surrounding neighborhood, offering a transition between higher-density corridors and adjacent residential areas.
Rather than pursuing large-scale multifamily density, the development takes a targeted infill approach, introducing new units while maintaining compatibility with the scale and character of Olde Town Arvada.
Arvada Ralston Road In-Fill Development Project Team
At the time of reporting, the project team may include:
- Foothills Regional Housing — developer, focused on delivering attainable and workforce housing
- Shopworks Architecture — architect of record
- Craft Civil Design — civil engineer
Additional partners and construction team members are expected to be identified as the project progresses toward implementation.
Ralston Road Corridor Site + Planning Context
- Site Area: ~9.69 acres
- Existing Building Area: ~91,700 SF
- Location: Ralston Road within the Olde Town Arvada area
- Current Status: Approved for redevelopment
The site’s transition from civic use to residential infill reflects ongoing planning priorities to utilize publicly controlled land for housing, particularly in areas with established infrastructure, services, and proximity to transit and commercial amenities.
Approved Housing Unit Mix + Affordability
While detailed unit mix and income targeting have not been fully released in public-facing documents, projects led by Foothills Regional Housing typically include a range of affordability levels tied to Area Median Income (AMI) thresholds.
Based on comparable developments, the townhomes are expected to provide:
- Ownership-oriented units
- A portion of homes priced or restricted for income-qualified buyers
- Design considerations that support long-term neighborhood integration
Final unit configurations and affordability metrics are anticipated to be confirmed as the project advances into later development phases.
Why the Ralston Road In-Fill Development It Matters
This project reflects a practical approach to increasing housing supply by leveraging publicly owned land for residential use. By introducing a modest number of units in a well-located area, the development contributes to incremental housing growth without requiring large-scale redevelopment.
It also supports broader regional goals of expanding attainable housing options while maintaining compatibility with existing neighborhoods, an approach that is increasingly being used across Front Range communities.
