Thrivent Homes has begun allowing tours of their new model home on 26th Ave. near Isabella Bird Elementary, and so far, potential buyers are unimpressed. “We have toured other existing models and some that are being built throughout Stapleton,” said potential buyer Ken Rochford. “I mean, it is one level, and I’m not sure the exact square footage, but it’s not very much. I’m actually shocked Forest City. I’m really unenthusiastic about this new model.” Craig Wharton is also looking to buy in Stapleton and has no interest in the new Thrivent model. “It’s small, unimaginative, and it’s not like it compensates with yard space. It doesn’t seem they will be allowing much yard space either.” Thrivent spokesperson Jessica Hartley says Thrivent designs all of their homes with a purpose. “We definitely took into account the growing Stapleton market and the demands of people to live here,” said Hartley. “It seems that people just want to be in Stapleton, so there is really no need for a lot of fancy, unnecessary design work. Besides, this way people can use their own imaginations and make their own creation. With some of our homes, we do all the work for you. With this new design, people are forced to be creative.” For the most part, buyers don’t agree with Hartley, but they do agree the houses will sell. “I’m not going to buy it, but someone will,” said Wharton. “People are fighting to get into Stapleton, so they’ll buy whatever they can find and afford. It’s crazy.” So maybe Thrivent’s new home design isn’t so crazy after all. It’s just what people are looking for; a permanent structure within Stapleton.”