FORT COLLINS, COLORADO – Affinity Partners and ARCO/Murray broke ground this week on The Flats at Hansen Farm, a new 255-unit apartment community located at 1970 Knobby Pine Drive and 5870 Burley Tree Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado. The September 23 event marked a key milestone for the project and drew strong attendance from project partners and members of the local community. Representatives from key project participants such as EZ Excavating, EPS Group, Studio PBA Architecture, Ripley Design, VFLA, and FirstBank were also present.
A group of people in hard hats and coats use shovels to break ground at a muddy construction site, smiling for the camera during a rainy day. A sign and partially built homes are visible in the background.
The project will span more than 314,000 square feet across seven three-story wood-frame garden-style buildings on a 10+ acre site, with phased turnover planned throughout construction. The development includes a full range of resident amenities, including a first-class clubhouse, pool, fitness center, game room, dog park, outdoor kitchen, and access to Fort Collins’ excellent trail system. Units will feature quartz countertops, LVT tile flooring, balconies, and in-unit washers and dryers. The Modern Farmhouse design motif is focused on delivering a wonderful resident experience, long-term durability, and environmental sensitivity (including anticipated Energy Star certification).
ARCO/Murray is serving as the design-builder, leading all major design and construction scopes, including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection. The project reflects a collaborative planning effort between the developer and delivery team to create a high-quality residential community in one of Colorado’s fastest-growing markets.
“It’s rewarding to break ground with a team that shares our values,” said Brecken Schaefer-Glenn, Affinity Partners Project Manager. “The Flats at Hansen Farm is the result of careful planning, collaboration, and a shared goal of building something that adds long-term value to the Fort Collins community.”
“FirstBank is proud to partner with Affinity Partners to help build this premier apartment community, bringing much needed housing to the City of Fort Collins” said Mike Radcliff, Executive Vice President of FirstBank.
The project is part of a broader push by ARCO/Murray to expand its multifamily presence across Colorado. With several active developments in the region, the team continues to support clients through fully integrated design-build delivery and a commitment to schedule, quality, and partnership.
“Northern Colorado continues to see strong demand for well-located, thoughtfully designed multifamily housing,” said Eric Palutsis, Vice President at ARCO/Murray. “We’re excited to be part of that growth and to partner with Affinity on a project that reflects both market need and long-term value for the community.”
About ARCO/Murray
ARCO/Murray is a design-build general contractor specializing in the delivery of multifamily, commercial, and industrial projects across the country. One of the largest firms in the United States, ARCO is backed by more than 48 offices and a national portfolio that includes over 16,500 multifamily units spanning more than 20 million square feet. In 2025, ARCO was ranked among the top 10 multifamily builders in the country by Engineering News-Record (ENR).
About Affinity Partners
Led by CEO Ryan Schaefer and President Jake Hallauer, Affinity Partners is a Fort Collins, CO based real estate investment and development firm focused on delivering high-quality multifamily and mixed-use communities across the western United States. With a long-term approach to development, Affinity brings together its deep market insight, strong partnerships, and a track record of successful developments that reflect its mission of creating excellent results for its residents, colleagues, investors, and communities for generations.
A rendering shows a multi-story apartment building on top, with a colorful site plan and amenity map of a residential development below, detailing future parks, buildings, trails, and nearby Beacon Elementary School.