Homes will be designed with front porches to encourage neighborly interaction. Most garages will be accessed from rear or side alleys instead of the usual front yard. Small groups of cottages will cluster around a common green area, and some homes will rise on hillsides to access views of the Cascades. Each neighborhood will orient towards either the creekside, gardens or open spaces. One neighborhood will consist entirely of net-zero energy homes. All parts of the community will be connected by paths and streetscapes that encourage biking and walking. |