In 2001, Centerra’s odyssey began. From the start, the idea was to help Loveland and Northern Colorado handle the growth that was coming. To channel that energy and help it build a stronger, more resilient Loveland, not just a bigger Loveland. What was needed back then was some solid long-term thinking. And it just so happens, the thinking never stopped. We’ve worked to make every new addition to Centerra a forward step for Loveland. So as we’re celebrating our first 25 years, we’re even more excited about the next 25.
Working alongside the City of Loveland, Larimer County and a long list of partners and stakeholders, Centerra has taken a solutions-oriented approach to help meet the needs of a growing region and create a place that people love.

Here’s where things get exciting. Because for all Centerra has done, there’s more that we’re doing. More new homes, workplaces, shops and restaurants, which will provide more resources for the City of Loveland and Larimer County. More parks, schools, affordable housing and emergency services. More ways to gather around good food, live music, great art and other cultural experiences. With smart, creative, forward-focused thinking, we’re working to make sure that as Loveland grows, it still remains Loveland.
We’ve worked to make sure that Centerra creates a wide range of benefits for the entire Loveland community. Here’s a small sample.
High Plains School
Donated $31.9 million for construction and expansion of High Plains STEAM School
Rialto Theater
Realberry (formerly McWhinney) was a main donor to the “Bridge” expansion in downtown Loveland
Affordable Housing
Donated 4.4 acres (valued at $2.64M) for 84 affordable apartments
Chapungu Sculpture Park
Donated land and $4M in improvements
Environmental Sustainability
Donated 78 lakeside acres, initial funding and $250,000 additional funding for High Plains Environmental Center
Loveland Urban Renewal Authority
$200 million in total public infrastructure improvements to date
$3.7 Million
Net annual tax revenue for the City of Loveland
Mountain View High School
$1 million for expansion of the school and 40 acres donated to the Thompson School District
Public Cultural Events
Every year, our signature events such as Sounds of Centerra and Wild Wonderful Weekend bring thousands of people together (over 8,000 in 2023!) and bring in donations for community partners like the Thompson Education Foundation and the High Plains Environmental Center.
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… the people who envisioned and created Centerra. Early on, we made Centerra our corporate home. Which makes Loveland our hometown. Through this entire time, our mission has been to create places people love. And with our ongoing work in Centerra and with the City of Loveland, we’re bringing all those learnings home.