One of the largest planned 3D-printed communities in the country is taking shape in Salida, Colorado. Cleora will span 55 acres and deliver 106 homes, with seven already built and more going vertical.
Project Scope
Developed by True North with construction robotics from RIC Robotics, the project uses 3D-printed concrete for many of its homes; builder VeroTouch is printing a first batch while assembling others from structural insulated panels. Cleora also includes what its team calls the country’s first 3D-printed metro district, supporting utilities, water treatment and commercial and recreational uses. A partnership with Colorado Mountain College turns the site into a workforce-training hub.
Why It Matters
3D-printed housing has spent years stuck at the show-home stage. Cleora is a real test of whether the technology works at the scale of a full subdivision, with permits, inspections and buyers. If the unit economics hold across 100-plus homes in a cold mountain climate, it’s a signal the method is ready for wider use. If they don’t, that matters too.
Project Team & Details
| Developer | True North (with RIC Robotics) |
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| General Contractor | VeroTouch (3D-printed concrete) |
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| Status | Under Construction |
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| Funding Source | Private |
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