Sharing the Land . . . Do You Want to Live in a Sustainable Community? - - -
One of the goals of a sustainable community development is to minimize the impact of home construction on the land itself. Ultimately, the common natural habitat becomes as important as the individual living units. The shared outdoor living space arrangement is attractive to those interested in nature and community as a mix. This stands in contrast to the tendency toward cocooning in today's society.
Last night Nina and I were treated to an inspiring presentation about a new development in the Seattle area. The proposed green built sustainable community will contain 32 cottage homes on a previously undeveloped parcel bordering a preserved greenbelt area. This greenbelt in turn links to a chain of recreational regions connecting all the way to vast scenic mountain areas.
All of this, while still abutting a major thoroughfare on the other side of the property that quickly takes you into the neighboring big cities just minutes away. This particular property is also conveniently located near popular shopping facilities.
The value of this strategically located development is enhanced by a sustainable community development concept nearing permit approval. Four of the 32 sites are spoken for by buyers intent on creating a community of owners focused on living with like-minded people. While privacy in the individual homes is a design priority, the major emphasis is on shared living areas. These areas include a common house where meals will be prepared for community residents by homeowners on a rotating schedule. The individual homes will still have their own individual private kitchen facilities.
Other common areas will include, trails through the undeveloped forested areas, an organic garden, and secluded gathering places where nature provides the meeting facility.
As this development is still in a formative state, early buyers will have more input into the final shape of the community structure. We will provide more information on this particular sustainable community development in the Seattle area as it progresses.
For more information on this and other housing options in the Seattle area, give Nina Cross or Frank Kliewer a call.
We are always here to assist you with your housing needs, and never too busy for your referrals.
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