Fossil Lake offers its residents a very desirable lifestyle, but it is the friendly people who live there that is most appreciated. “There is a lot of informal interaction with our neighbors,” said Adam Anderson, who has lived in two different houses within the neighborhood with his family during the past 7 years. “When we drove into the neighborhood there were kids playing in the streets,” said Derek Maunsell. “So we said,
next house we see, we’ll buy.” Maunsell has lived in the community for 6 years.

Amenities
For many families another draw of the area is it’s central location to schools. Fossil Lake is nestled within a mile of Fossil Ridge High, Kinard Middle and Zach Elementary Schools. “First and foremost was the schools, Zach Elementary was highly touted,” Anderson said. “We wanted our kids to be at Zach,” Maunsell said. However, as you spread out from the neighborhood it becomes obvious that there is more to the area than just schools. Located to the north across Harmony Road is the Front Range Village featuring multiple shops — including a Super Target — and r estaurants. And just down Harmony Road is the Cinemark movie complex.

The residents don’t have to leave Fossil Lake Ranch to find entertainment. The neighborhood pool and the large luxury clubhouse, the Ranch house, create a gathering place that further enhances the sense of neighborhood.

“It’s very well maintained,” said Anderson. Just to the south of the neighborhood and across Fossil Creek Reservoir is the 843 acre Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open space which features trailsand viewing areas for the wildlife. The area has been designated as an “Important Bird Area” by the National Audubon Society, providing crucial habitat to bald eagle and other types of raptors, and many species of shorebirds, songbirds, and waterfowls.

The neighborhood also sits just across Interstate-25 from the Cache la Poudre River and the trail system along side the river. For those wishing for even more adventure, just minutes away is Horsetooth Mountain Open Space featuring a large network of trails including the opportunity to climb to the top of the scenic Horsetooth Rock.

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story by: Sam Noblett

The City of Fort Collins is excited to launch Fort Collins Idea Lab, a comprehensive community engagement website where residents can participate, communicate and collaborate with City leaders and other community members on a variety of issues.

With Idea Lab, developed by MindMixer, not only can residents share their ideas for Fort Collins, they can also support the ideas of others, expand upon them, and know that City staff will see and consider those with the most community support. The insights provided will give City leaders and project managers a sense of what the community thinks about specific topics, decisions, and discussions.

The discussion will start with topics like these:
• How connected is your neighborhood?
• What makes us bike friendly?
• What’s your big idea?

Community engagement is a priority for the City, and Idea Lab offers an alternative to the traditional City Council meeting or project open house, which not everyone has the time or ability to attend. Fort Collins Idea Lab will serve as a virtual town hall meeting, allowing individuals to share their thoughts on their own schedule.

As additional projects and initiatives begin, Idea Lab is one more method City leaders will use to gather community input and gauge public opinion.

Finally, Idea Lab will measure participation, helping to identify the topics that users find most compelling, and will provide a convenient place for participants and City staff to collaborate on ways to make Fort Collins an even better community.

Fort Collins Idea Lab is part of the City’s Public Engagement Program, which is funded through Keep Fort Collins Great sales tax revenue.

Check out Idea Lab today at fcgov.com/idealab.

Contact Information
Ginny Sawyer, Neighborhood Administrator, 970-224-6070, gsawyer@fcgov.com
Press Release from the City of Fort Collins.

Ms. Nash is a native of Fort Collins.  She has worked for the past 27 years in title insurance, closing services and the mortgage industry.  She is the co-founder of Mariah’s Kids which later became Charis Ranch Home of New Life Thoroughbred Rescue, providing sanctuary for children, young adults, and horses.

She can be reached at The Group’s Horsetooth Office, 375 E. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, 970-223-0700.

McBartlett is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing.  He previously worked as a store manager for both Safeway, Inc. and Starbucks.

He can be reached at The Group’s Centerra Office, 5401 Stone Creek Circle, Loveland, 970-613-0700.

Thomas has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from Penn State.  He has worked as an adventure travel guide in Asia, Australia, Alaska, and Hawaii for 6 years and as a whitewater raft guide on Cache La Poudre River for 11 years.  He is a volunteer fire fighter with Poudre Fire Authority.

He can be reached at The Group’s Mulberry Office, 401 W. Mulberry Street, Fort Collins, 970-221-0700.

Wendy was born and raised in Fort Collins and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Marketing from Colorado State University.  She has worked as a Contract Manager and Sales Assistant at The Group since 2006.

She can be reached at The Group’s Harmony Office, 2803 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins, 970-229-0700.

Amber is a Colorado native and attended Colorado State University.  She has earned the Accredited Commercial Manager designation from Institute of Real Estate Management and has worked as a commercial property manager for the last 10 years.

She can be reached at The Group’s Harmony Office, 375 E. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, 970-223-0700.

A Quality Service Certified (QSC) award is the only recognition in the real estate industry based on independently validated customer satisfaction survey results.  Following a real estate closing, clients of QSC agents receive a survey to rate the agent on various aspects of the service process.  An overall satisfaction rating is displayed on a website (www.QualityService.org) where sellers and buyers have the ability to select a real estate professional based upon agents’ validated record of service satisfaction.

She is a graduate of Thompson Valley High School and attended the University of Wyoming.  She has worked in the construction business in Northern Colorado for over 20 years.

Christina can be reached at 5401 Stone Creek Circle, Loveland, 970-613-0700.