NAHB Best in American Living:
Silver, Best On-the-Boards Community, Parterre

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) represents the largest network of craftsmen, innovators and problem solvers dedicated to building and enriching communities. Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA), redefining design excellence, is the building industry’s premier residential design award.

Parterre is a vibrant 765-acre community in Thornton, Colorado, designed for the missing middle—teachers, nurses, first responders, and other hardworking individuals who’ve earned a place to call their own. Located north of Denver, this imaginative development is centered around the belief that everyone deserves a beautiful place to flourish.

Inspired by the idea of life as a garden in bloom, Parterre features five unique neighborhoods connected by a waterwise and sustainable landscape full of colorful surprises, imaginative parks, and inviting streetscapes. This thoughtfully designed community creates an environment where residents can grow and prosper, surrounded by vibrant energy, delightful patterns, and dozens of parks.

Parterre addresses the housing challenge with its diversity of home types, offering everything from single-family homes to townhomes and apartments across 4,143 new homes. This variety ensures there’s something for everyone, from first-time buyers to growing families wanting more space. Thoughtful planning not only created more room for housing, it enhances the sense of connection among neighbors, giving residents a reason to come outside and engage with one another. Everything designed to give the missing middle a place to thrive without compromise, making Parterre a community where life is always in bloom.