Where Legacy Takes Shape
Every great place has a story, and Percheron’s begins long before its first home was built. It’s a story of hard work, ingenuity, and forward vision of pioneers who shaped this land and the people who continue that work today. From the days of horse-drawn ice and coal deliveries to the rise of a new kind of Colorado community, Percheron stands as living proof that legacy isn’t something left behind, it’s something we build upon.
1915 - The Industrious Beginnings
In 1915, Colorado Springs was a growing city powered by grit and determination. Among its earliest visionaries was Ruth Banning, owner of Union Ice and Coal, whose company kept the region running with deliveries made by powerful Percheron draft horses. These horses — steady, intelligent, and strong — became the heartbeat of a thriving frontier city. With foresight and purpose, Ruth began acquiring land east of town, thousands of acres that would one day form Percheron and the foundation of eastern Colorado Springs.
1930 - Ruth Banning and the Land That Endures
By the 1930s, Ruth Banning’s vision had expanded beyond business. Together with her husband, Raymond (Pinky) Lewis, she co-owned the vast ranch that would later bear their names: Banning Lewis Ranches. Ruth wasn’t just a landowner; she was a steward of place and progress, balancing preservation with potential. Her influence shaped more than land, it shaped the character of a city defined by innovation, endurance, and care for what lasts. Today, her legacy still lives in the landscape and in the spirit of every community that rises from it.
Today - The Percheron Community
More than a century later, Norwood Development Group carries that legacy forward. Percheron isn’t just a new community, it’s a continuation of Ruth’s story and a reimagining of what life in Colorado can be. Inspired by the Percheron horses that once powered this land, the community reflects their strength and balance through thoughtful design, walkable neighborhoods, and an enduring connection to nature.
Here, heritage meets innovation — a place where open spaces invite connection, architecture honors craftsmanship, and modern living embraces Colorado’s timeless spirit.
Where Urban Meets Oasis
Spanning approximately 887 acres, Percheron is designed for a future where convenience and wide-open skies coexist. With room for 2,650 to 2,900 new homes and trusted builders including Classic Homes, Lennar, and Vantage Homes, the community offers ranch and two-story designs with modern finishes and flexible floorplans that support every chapter of life. Trails and open space stretch throughout the community, with more than five miles of planned pathways and a 125-acre regional sports complex anchoring the outdoor experience. Along the southern edge, approximately 600,000 square feet of planned retail and commercial space will bring dining, everyday convenience, and a lively village center just steps from home. Percheron is a place where life feels full. Whether you’re drawn out to the trails at sunrise, hosting friends in your light-filled gathering room or stepping out to shop just minutes away — every piece of Percheron is built for purposeful living.
Belle - The Spirit of Percheron
At the entrance of the community stands Belle, a magnificent Percheron sculpture by artist Andy Scott. Forged from thousands of pieces of steel, Belle embodies both the might of the horses that built Colorado and the grace of the people who now call it home. Her forward stance symbolizes resilience, progress, and the unbreakable bond between past and present. Belle is more than art —she’s a reminder that our story continues to evolve, shaped by the people who live, work, and dream here.
The Artist - Andy Scott
Renowned sculptor Andy Scott is celebrated for transforming metal into movement. His monumental works, from Scotland to the United States, capture strength, spirit, and identity through form and light. For Percheron, Scott immersed himself in the story of Ruth Banning and the horses that defined her era. He studied their anatomy, their motion, and their meaning to create Belle, a sculpture that feels alive, timeless, and uniquely of this place. In his hands, steel becomes storytelling — a fusion of past and future, permanence and progress.
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