Current Projects

Erie Makerspace 

In April of 2021, the Town of Erie was awarded a $25,000 Economic Development Administration grant to partially fund the Makerspace Feasibility Study. After a competitive RFP process, the Town selected AYRES Associates Inc. to conduct the feasibility study. The consultants conducted several stakeholder meetings, site visits and multiple discussions with internal staff. AYRES presented their findings in Nov 2021. 

The research ultimately provided a site to locate the Makerspace (Schofield Farms), an operational structure, and estimated costs. Since late 2021 the Town and the Makerspace Foundation Committee has been continuing to advance the progress of this amenity. If you are interested in volunteering on the committee, please contact info@eriemakerspace.org.

• Website for Makerspace
• Committee Facebook Page for Makerspace

At the Heart of Erie

The 390 acres, around Town Center (the intersection of Erie Parkway and County Line Road) was a study subject by the Urban Land Institute. Their findings show this location is prime for becoming a unique and thriving place with the right mix of retail, office, residential, civic, park and open space uses.

Latest Updates

• March 2023 - Town announces Evergreen as preferred developer.
• Feb. 2023 – Town is set to a preferred developer for 20-acre Town-owned site at Town Center.
• Feb. 2023 – Grand Opening for Premier Members Credit Union at Erie Commons (350 Ambrose St.).
• Jan. 2023 – “Wee-Cottage” Community with 150 smaller format homes under construction at Erie Commons
• Nov. 2022 – Final Plat submitted for 19-acre Ranchwood Development, with 288 residential units and four commercial buildings.
• Nov. 2022 – Groundbreaking held for 45-acre Erie Four Corners mixed-use development.
• Sept. 2022 – Circle K Convenience Store & Gas Station open at Erie Commons (202 S. Briggs St.).
• Aug. 2022 - Town posts Request for Proposals for development of the Regency Parcel.
• Feb. 2022 - Town Announces Purchase of Property for Town Center Development.

Now Open & Coming Soon

• Premier Members Credit Union: Now Open
• Circle K: Now Open
• Town Center Plans
• Town adopts Development Agreement for "Four Corners" Property
• Ground Breaking for Four Corners – November 2022

Town Center Materials

• Town Center Final Plan
• Town Center PD Development Guide
• Town Center DRAFT Illustrative Master Plan and Renderings
• Final Presentation by DPZ Slides
• Town Center Master Plan Schedule
• Erie North & South Peel Gateway Roundabout Final Design

The I-25 Erie Gateway encompasses 1,280 acres of land located at the northwest corner of I-25 and Erie Parkway.

The Town's intent is to create a regionally-scaled retail and employment center at Erie's eastern gateway servicing the Northern Colorado marketplace that is recognized as a true destination where businesses and people flourish. The vision for the development future of the Plan area is one that maximizes the site's revenue generating potential while employing sound land use and high quality design principles.

Latest News

• Board of Trustees selects Hines as Preferred Developer
• CDG Submits Updated Plan for "North Station"

I-25 Gateway Resources

Additional information about the I-25 Erie Gateway

• I-25 Gateway Developer Book

Property Owner Meetings

The Town of Erie has re-invigorated collaborative meetings with neighboring property owners to discuss opportunities to be a part of a new URA in this location or provide input on the zoning process. Information from these meetings is provided here:

• Sept. 14 Meeting Recording
• Sept. 14 Presentation

Town of Erie Urban Renewal Authority

Colorado law gives cities and towns the right to form urban renewal authorities which empowers them with certain tools, including eminent domain and tax increment financing, to encourage economic vitality and improve the public safety of an Urban Renewal Authority (URA) project area. Learn More.

The Town of Erie has received proposals from interested organizations with the appropriate expertise and experience to help evaluate, activate, and manage a new incubator program in Erie to help small businesses and entrepreneurs to grow and prosper. These proposals are currently being reviewed and the organizations are being interviewed.

An incubator program is a proven model to help startup companies and entrepreneurs by providing early-stage assistance to overcome barriers to entry and commercialize a business concept. They have been used as a catalyst tool for both local and regional economic growth. Incubators tend to provide professional services such as consulting, mentoring, prototype creation for minimum viable product (“MVP”), development of leadership team, three-to-five-month business planning program/accelerator, and access to capital. Often, incubator programs focus on specific sectors where there is a notable gap in the market, a lack of innovation in the industry, or a cluster of similar businesses exist in the region to bolster economic synergies and success.

There are several successful incubator and accelerator programs in the region. These include Innosphere, Boomtown, Techstars, Comal Heritage Food, The Kitchen Coop, etc.

Nine Mile Corner is at the intersection of Hwy 287 and Arapahoe Road. This commercial area is strategically located along one of the busiest commuter thoroughfares through western Boulder County.

Now Open & Coming Soon

• Nine Mile Corner Developer Website
• Five Guys: Grand Opening Jan. 31, 2023
• Restore Hyper Wellness: Now Open
• Lowes, Taco Bell, UCHealth opened in 2022.
• Outlook Nine Mile apartments opened in 2022.
• King Soopers groundbreaking in early 2023.

Available Properties

Nine Mile Corner is now fully committed, with all available property now leased or sold.  For more information about other available properties contact the Economic Development Team at economicdevelopment@erieco.gov.