Aerial view of the Boyd School site showing the central circular plaza surrounded by townhome-style housing units and landscaped pathways. Front-facing rendering of the Boyd School redevelopment highlighting the brick facade, symmetrical windows, and central main entrance flanked by trees and parked cars. Main entrance rendering of the Boyd School redevelopment with large glass windows and children walking on a shaded sidewalk. Ground-level view of the Boyd School community courtyard with amphitheater seating, flowering plants, and modern two-story townhomes in the background. Playground rendering with children playing on swings and a slide in the courtyard of the Boyd School redevelopment surrounded by red brick buildings.

Boyd Affordable Housing Redevelopment

Collab partnered with the San Luis Valley Housing Coalition to reimagine the historic Boyd School site as a vibrant affordable housing community. Our team led feasibility studies, community engagement, concept design, and cost estimation—ultimately advancing the design to a bid-level set to help support funding and grant applications. The project carries an estimated construction value of over $31 million.

The design repurposes the 34,000 SF school into 19 residential units, an early childhood education center, community gathering areas, and administrative offices. An additional 32 residential units, a playground, community garden, and amphitheater are planned across the adjacent 1.94-acre site.

Rooted in community input, the design thoughtfully blends modern livability with the preservation of the school's historic character, transforming a local landmark into a place of connection, opportunity, and belonging.

Year:

2023

Location:

Alamosa, Colorado

Project Type:

Feasibility Study and Conceptual Designs

Client / Entity:

San Luis Valley Housing Coalition