Examples of well designed infill development are few and far between as we've illustrated here and here. Especially in the Perry nabe where they've suffered more than their fair share of off-the-shelf, Anywhere, WA designs over the past couple years. Well suffer no more; The Perry District is getting what appears to be some well deserved quality infill up on 15th and Ivory. Welcome, The Abbey.
On a basalt and pine strewn 26,000 sqf lot the six roomy homes will share a common garden-grounds area, and each will have their own private garden patios. Oh, did we mention it'll all be done with a green bent to it? Green buzzwords include passive solar gain, SIPs construction, and lots of recycled and renewable materials. Perhaps the most shocking aspect is that they actually look to fit into the surrounding neighborhood in terms of scale, site plan, and design [gasp]. The location is pretty sweet, providing easy access to transit, bike lanes, and a stone's throw to a neighborhood center. See? Density doesn't have to be a dirty word.
This is delightful news and I will be sure to pass it on to certain interested parties.
My next question is: Who is this star developer, and how much are the units slated to cost?
Posted by: Mariah McKay | December 20, 2007 at 09:49 AM
I hear that there is a Cottage Style Development happening near Drumheller Springs also. I was planning on driving by the area this weekend to see what's up.
Posted by: Paul | December 20, 2007 at 02:18 PM
I saw on the news tonight that each house is going to be sold at
$500,000!
Posted by: dan/Spokane | December 21, 2007 at 07:04 PM