Building Smart in the Floodplain

A manufacturing company purchased 100 acres of abandoned golf course on floodplain of Fort Collins to develop its new headquarter. To reduce the frequency and severity of flooding, the company reconnected the Cache la Poudre River with its floodplain, removing fill from 31 acres to build up pads for properties. The reconnected floodplain helps establish wetlands, wet meadows, and restore native habitats that have been taken away in previous development. The company also created a natural area with recreation trails for the public as a green open space that benefit both their campus and the local community.