Oregon's First Utility Independent Housing Development AND Affordable Housing in Ashland Oregon?!?!

                                                               

The City of Ashlandhas approved a proposed development on the Ashland Greenhouses land owned by Greg and Valri Williams and their family for more than 100 years. There are 68 units proposed for this project, Verde Village, that will not only be South facing to gain the maximum sun exposure for the solar hot water heaters and photo voltaic systems on the roof  of these homes, but these units as proposed will be fully utility independent with cisterns to catch rainwater off roofs, heavy insulation and bioswales and wetlands to treat storm-water run-off.

                                            

AND, the Williams have included 15 townhomes designated affordable housing! They approached local non-profit housing developers to construct these affordable homes, choosing Rogue Valley Community Development Corporation to develop and construct these 15 homes.

The City is making several exceptions to its code in order for this project to work, and the project is currently under review at the Planning Commission for annexation, subdivision outline plan approval and other related approval requests. Stay tuned for more opportunities for not only Affordable Housing, but Green Housing!

See you at the Closing Table!

Karen Cooper - OR/CA Mortgage Consultant - www.Quality4Loans.com

Karen Cooper - OR|CA Mortgage Consultant - www.Quality4Loans.com
Providing high Quality, Professional, Ethical service to Oregon and California home buyers and owners since 1983. Whether you are taking out your first home loan or your fiftieth, for your home, your second home or for investment, put my knowledge and expertise to work for you.

 
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7 Comments on Utility Independent AND Affordable Housing in Ashland Oregon?!?!?!

DEC
11
2007
109,021 Points 11 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Karen, why don't you post this to my group Front Porch Majority? I hate to see zero comments.

Bill Roberts

10:55pm • #1
DEC
12
2007
143,511 Points 2 Featured Posts
Thanks, Bill.  I just did so!  Now, I'll go read the other posts over there...
9:12am • #2
109,021 Points 11 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Karen, I'm not a  tree hugger but I like the idea of living independent of the utility companies. I would be interested in knowing how this progresses.

Bill Roberts

12:59pm • #3
143,511 Points 2 Featured Posts
Don't need to be a "tree hugger" to be interested in sustainable, renewable theories, Bill. I must admit, I've hugged trees, though. Interesting project for us all, being the first of its kind in the State of Oregon. I'll keep you posted on what transpires.
1:58pm • #4
JAN
30
143,511 Points 2 Featured Posts

Thanks for stopping by, Jenette.

1:24pm • #6
JUL
06

Thanks for the post

Idaho Real Estate

10:02am • #7

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