People
Place
Stewardship

Thoughtful development for thriving communities.

Community Roots Development creates resilient, beautiful places to live—grounded in people, place, and long-term stewardship.

Our vision

Illustrated village with homes and gardens arranged around a shared pavilion beside a stream. — Conceptual illustration

A different approach

Rooted in Place. Designed for Community.

We envision communities that nurture connection, foster interconnectivity, support ecological health, and create lasting value for residents and the region.

About our approach

People

Homes and neighborhoods that support well-being, belonging, and opportunity.

Place

Design that respects the land, water, and unique character of Western North Carolina.

Stewardship

Long-term thinking for healthy communities, resilient landscapes, and a more vibrant tomorrow.

Places to belong

Homes. Land.
Community.

From intimate neighborhoods to purpose-driven housing, our vision is to create places where people can put down roots and live well.

Conceptual woodland neighborhood with timber homes, native gardens, a stream and a pedestrian bridge. — Illustrative community vision

Our work

Holistic
Development

Architecture, land planning, and development working together—to create sustainable, livable, and economically viable communities.

Thoughtful Site Design
Working with the land, not against it.
Resilient, Healthy Homes
Efficient, durable, and beautiful.
Community-Centered Places
Shared spaces that build connection.
Ecological Stewardship
Clean water, healthy ecosystems, lasting value.

Founded by Aaron Maret, an architect, general contractor, and design-build practitioner bringing more than two decades of experience to an architect-led development vision.

A healthier tomorrow

Building Lasting Value

We believe good development creates more than homes—it builds healthier people, stronger communities, and more resilient places for generations to come.

Environmental Integrity

Healthy land and clean water.

Social Well-Being

Connection and opportunity.

Economic Resilience

Thoughtful, durable investments.

Regional Impact

Vibrant communities in Western NC.

Let’s build what’s next