Canyon Pointe Housing sits at 700 Walnut Street in Boulder, Colorado, right in the West Pearl neighborhood, so it's close to shops, parks, RTD bus lines, and a bike path, which means it's pretty easy to get around or find what you need nearby, and you get some nice mountain views and gardens outside that you see when you come and go, maybe you even stop and smell the flowers on your way in. This place was built in 2020 as a low-income tax credit community, meant for people aged 62 and older, and it's managed by Boulder Housing Partners, who help keep everything running steady and affordable, with rent set below market rates thanks to federal programs like Section 8. There are 82 apartments, and most are modern one-bedrooms, but they also have studios, two, three, or even four-bedroom options, so folks can pick what fits them best, from living alone to sharing space with a family or friend.
The apartments come with things like new kitchen cabinets, countertops, window-unit air conditioning, elevator access, and wheelchair accessible units, and you can have one cat or dog with a pet deposit, which is nice if you want some company. There's on-site laundry, free Wi-Fi and computer access, a library, and a community room for gathering, plus an outdoor courtyard and a patio where you can do a little gardening, and you get water, trash, and sewer utilities included in your rent, so that takes some worry off your mind. Covered parking is there but details aren't too clear, so it's good to check with the office if you need a spot for a car.
Canyon Pointe takes care to be a safe, welcoming place, with background checks for applicants and rules about no recent evictions and needing two years of good rental history; they focus on serving seniors with incomes up to 60% of the area median, but folks earning up to 30% get preference, and you've got to live in the City of Boulder. Resident services staff are on hand to connect people to local programs, activities, and resources, which really helps when you need a hand figuring out elder support, health, or social needs. The community has some emphasis on being accessible and supportive, and there are things like emergency response systems, free Boulder BCycle memberships, and a focus on helping people keep as independent as possible, but memory care and assisted living support get offered too, for those who want them as they age or if their needs change. There's a library, health tools, assistive devices available, and connections to legal protections for all kinds of folks, including LGBTQ residents and people with different income sources.
Canyon Pointe makes room for a strong sense of belonging without putting on airs, and residents often meet up in the social spaces, join in activities, or work on staying healthy together. The community even keeps a Care Guide and resource library for all sorts of practical info, like medications, fall prevention, and support for aging or disability needs. This place isn't fancy, but it does make the basics comfortable and tries to offer a safe, steady environment where older adults can keep active, socialize, and get help right in downtown Boulder, surrounded by natural beauty.
