A workforce housing development under construction in Fruita is scheduled to open in October.

The Fruita Mews will include a total of 50 one-, two- and three-bedroom townhomes for rent to those earning between 30 percent and 50 percent of the median income for the area.

IndiBuild is working with the Fruita Housing Authority on the development through a special limited partnership that provides financial support through tax credits.

The development also will include a community house and community gardens, playground, dog park and bicycle maintenance station.

Bryan Construction, the general contractor on the project, has completed grading, foundations, utility installation, framing and roofing as well as the installation of siding, doors and windows. A grand opening is set for Oct. 1.

Syringa Property Management will provide on-site management.

“Attainable housing was identified as a priority in our comprehensive plan, and the Fruita Mews project is helping to diversify our housing options here in Fruita,” said Fruita Mayor Joel Kincaid. “Affordable housing is an issue in every community, but we are happy to see projects like the Fruita Mews coming to Fruita to help bridge the gap.”

Emilee Powell, executive director of Housing Resources of Western Colorado, said the development will help meet what she said is a desperate need for affordable housing. “The Fruita Mews will help 50 local households find stable housing they can afford.”

Housing Resources of Western Colorado expects to offer residents in the development homeownership and financial fitness classes.

Executives with local employers also hailed the project as a way to provide more housing for the workforce.

“The Fruita Mews development represents a significant step forward in addressing this critical need,” said Dr. Korrey Klein, chief executive officer of Family Health West in Fruita. “By providing affordable housing options for our dedicated health care professionals, we are not only supporting their well-being, but also ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality care to our community.”

Brian Hill, superintendent of Mesa County School District 51, expects the Fruita Mews to offer housing options to staff and their families. “We acknowledge the critical demand for more housing in Mesa County and surrounding areas and applaud the efforts to create new, affordable housing solutions.”

IndiBuild plans to offer at the Fruita Mews after school science, technology, engineering and math programming by the Eureka McConnell Science Museum in Grand Junction.

“We are excited about providing STEAM enrichment in Fruita,” said Jenn Moore, executive director of the Eureka McConnell Science Museum.

For more information about housing options or occupancy at the Fruita Mews, contact Syringa Property Management at (970) 730-7826 or by email at melissa@syringaproperties.com.
IndiBuild expects to start accepting applications in July.