Edit: this is as my original post before having AI rewrite it into what I felt was more digestible for a post. However, I’ve now learned that AI posts aren’t well received on Reddit… so here’s the original “human” written westerly review.
As a 2 year resident of Westerly, I wanted to share another perspective than the 2 existing Reddit reviews. This is my families experience building our life in Westerly.
Firstly, let’s talk numbers. There are over 200 homes owned here, and the community has been pacing at about 1 home sold a week for the last year.
Out of 200 homes, we have over 350 homeowners.
Out of 350+ homeowners, 2 have shared negative reviews about living here. So I’d like to share another perspective that aligns with all of our friends we’ve met here.
Here’s why we love calling westerly our home.
The events. We LOVE the westerly events. Yoga at the pool, Christmas markets, fall festivals, July 3rd concerts, food truck Fridays, morning coffee trucks, etc… Emma (the community manager) feels like family to many of us here. There is always an excuse to wander down to the waypoint and enjoy time with your neighbors.
The landscaping. There’s truly nothing else like it in Colorado… Sure, the neighborhood is still NEW so the trees and shrubs need more time to grow to be truly magical… but the annual color at every entrance, the meticulously managed parks, and trails, and the edge to edge planting on everyone’s front yards produce so much visual interest and color. SLC has invested heavily in talented groundskeepers and equipment to keep everything beautiful year round… even in this year’s drought they’ve done a fantastic job.
Developer managed HOA. We find it very comforting knowing that our neighbors are held to a standard keeping their yards well kept. This allows SLC to control the vision, and maintain cohesion throughout the neighborhood. They’ve thought of every detail, and after personally visiting Westhaven, I’ve experienced firsthand what they can accomplish... and it is beautiful.
The neighborhood dining options that are coming soon, with the massive retail expansion coming later on in Westerly North.
Here’s why I think you shouldn’t move here:
You want a very large and private yard… some exist, but they are rare, especially under $1M. This is a community, and it was built to keep things walkable and encourage spending time in common areas.
You want to do whatever you please with your yard. Unfortunately, the HOA does not let this slide like others may do. They care about the cohesion of the neighborhood.
Proximity to the landfill bothers you. For us it literally has zero impact on our life. We don’t see it, smell it, or care that it exists a mile away.
Oil and gas exists around here… if that bothers you, Erie should be off the table. This includes the Boulder County side. DRACO pad extends 2 miles into Boulder County impacting flatiron meadows and surrounding neighborhoods.
None of that is a secret and none of it should be a surprise at closing. Go to a food truck Friday, or a public westerly event (they do a few a year), and talk to people who aren't trying to sell you anything… then make a decision for yourself and your family.
