From the start, home building was more than a business to us; it was a passion fueled by deeply held beliefs. We believed, for instance, that we could build a better world by rethinking the very nature of community. We could create places where people feel more of a connection to each other and to the natural environment. We could create places where enduring value is more important than conspicuous consumption. Not just places where people live, but where their lives become richer.
This is our way of thinking. It’s what makes a better, more valuable home for you.
And it’s what makes our neighborhoods so … McStain.
Long Lasting Tradition
Founded in 1966 by Tom and Caroline Hoyt, McStain Neighborhoods is a Colorado developer and homebuilder, recognized both regionally and nationally for its environmentally responsible home building practices and master-planned community design. For more than 44 years, McStain has created neighborhoods of enduring value that connect people to each other and to the natural environment on Colorado’s Front Range.
“We believe that the only truly sustainable human community is one built in balance with the natural environment.”
- Caroline Hoyt, co-founder of McStain
“When you’re a builder, you’re creating structures and patterns on the land that will be there for a very long time. And if you’re going to able to look yourself in the mirror, you’ve got to do it right.”
- Tom Hoyt, co-founder of McStain
We are still on a mission here at McStain Neighborhoods.
It is the same mission it has always been:
- Design and build visionary communities in Colorado that integrate the aesthetic, physical and emotional needs of our customers.
- Develop and build in a sustainable partnership with the natural environment.
- Treat each other, our clients, associates, and the broader community we serve with respect and integrity.
Essentially, we will continue to evolve our capabilities in planning and design, and integrate them with IRG’s own capabilities in brownfield and infill development. Our goal will be to secure properties in key urban and suburban locations that are currently underutilized and transform them into homes and neighborhoods that showcase the state of the art in sustainable design and green practices.
“We believe in creating neighborhoods with enduring value that inspire our customers.”
- David Ware, President
How McStain is different
- Provides intelligent alternatives to urban sprawl
- Builds stronger, healthier and more comfortable homes while conserving natural resources
- Knows that careful planning can improve the quality of life while reducing the impact on the earth
- Leads the way as a pioneer green builder
- Continually exploring and innovating with new projects
- The Discovery House in Loveland
- The Thomas Peck House in Longmont
- The High Plains Environmental Center at Centerra in Loveland
- Environmental Research House in Lafayette
- Nationally-leading urban infill projects in Lowry, Stapleton, Belmar and Platt Park (Gates redevelopment)
- Innovative Parade homes in Castle Pines North and Lowry
Key statistics
- Core business is land development and construction of for sale condominiums, town homes and single-family homes
- According to research conducted by Woodland O’Brien research firm, McStain has a 97 percent “willingness to refer” rating from its customers
- 2004 Ernst & Young Rocky Mountain Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- 2003 Green Advocate of the Year Award from the National Association of Homebuilders
- 2003 Best in American Living Platinum Award (The Row Homes at Stapleton) from Professional Builder Magazine
- 2003 Neighborhood of the Year Award (High Plains Village at Centerra) from the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver
- 2003 Green Project of the Year Award (The Row Homes at Stapleton) from the NAHB Research Center
- 2002 Professional Builder Magazine’s Excellence Award for National Homeowner Satisfaction
- 2001 Professional Builder Magazine’s Achievement Award for Green Building
- 2001 EPA Energy Star Program Most Energy Efficient Homes of the New Millennium
- 2000 Boulder County Business Hall of Fame (2nd time)
- 2000 Colorado Ethics in Business Award
Contact information
McStain Neighborhoods
7100 N. Broadway, Suite 5H
Denver, Colorado 80021
Tel. – 303.494.5900
Fax – 303.395.1176
