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Page A5 April 21, ïlje |Jnrtlanò ©bseruer C o m m u n it y B y D e s ig n Honoring the Earth and Quality Of Life re you longing to feel more and community has resulted in a prom ising future for intentional community connected w ith the earth and the people living around in greater Portland. you? W ould you like to live in There are social and economic ad vantages to uniting the interests o f the "co m m u n ity ” w ithout co m p ro m is prospective owners with the builder/ ing your valu ed p riv acy ? D o you developer. Erroyl found his options as w ant to m ake this vision a reality a builder/developer limited by what w ithout risking your financial fu banks and lending institutions think the ture to m ake it happen? general public wants. Projects with The innovative projects o f Inte "buyers waiting for the product” have grated Urban Habitats are sure to cap much more flexibility and qualify for ture the interests o f those w ho value a better financ ing, thus allowing for more more cohesive sense o f neighborhood o f the community but were unable or and ecological sustainability. They unwilling to invest the amount o f time focus on creating neighborhoods that and financial resources necessary to promote enhanced social connection self-develop an ecological and com and interaction, w hile providing for munity friendly project. They have the individual ownership and privacy. The means to solve these problems. result is urban living that’s m ore sus Integrated Urban Habitats brings the tainable, vibrant, healthy and uplift professionals together with the people ing. They accom plished this by w el who desire a sense o f community, and coming prospective ow ners into the gets the community built They handle planning process. the tedious, time consuming and poten The vision involves a relationship tially risky details o f preliminary devel between individuals or groups seeking opment. Three “community” sites have community,and Integrated UibanHabi- already been acquired, with develop tats as cooidinator/developer. IUH ac ment planning underway. Each site has quires building sites, wades through zoning and building ordinances, ob already satisfiedsubstantial jurisdictional criteria necessary for community devel tains construction financing and estab opm ent This allows prospective owners lishes the legal and financial basis nec to focus on designing the community essary for the housing development. Individuals help design common facili facilities and fine tuning site ties and dwellings. These communities plans. Devel evolve according tot he interests o f the opment plan people involved, integrating into the ning will con plan respect for the nature o f the land tinue on these being built upon, the surrounding neigh sites. The ear borhoods and many other factors. lier a family The Integrated Urban Habitats en m akes p u r deavor is being advanced by Erroyl chase reserva Hawley, an innovative and ecologi tions (non cally progressive urban builder/devel building), the oper and Deborah Ham, a Realtor and more input they personal growth consultant who has 25 will have in the years o f experience in alternative com overall plan- munity living situations. Blending their ningand devel A Gateway Commons unique skills with a fierce interest in opment and commitment to ecology, economy elevation. A Gateway Commons is located in the 102™1 light rail station In Southeast Portland. H ere’s a b rief synopsis o f the sites currently being developed: G atew ay Com mons: w ithin the 102nd light rail system area in east Portland. Excellent public transporta tion, both bus and rail with easy high way connections. Affordably pnced. with current estimates at $99,000 - $ 130,000. depending on the amount o f common/community space envisioned by the eventual purchasers. SpringW ater Commons: near the Spring W ater C orridor betw een 113th & 122nd in SE Portland. Convenient bus transportation and highway con nections. V ery affordably priced be tween $85,000 - $110,000. W alnut Park Commons: situated b e tw e e n T ig a rd an d B e av e rto n am ongst lovely trees, with a creek, pond and w etland habitat. Option for upscale housing in a com munity con text - subject to desires o f purchasers. All o f these neighborhood sites provide opportunity for progressive environm ental design. Solar and en ergy w ise technology, healthy and sustainable m aterials, natural land scaping and natural resource preser vation will all be incoiporated into these projects. A variety o f housing opportunities is anticipated includ ing townhouses, flats, lofts and house holds. including couples, fam ilies w ith children, seniors and singles. The current effort is to gather to gether people who seek more neigh borly connection. Several presentation meetings are scheduled w hich will out line the vision, the time line, and infor mation on how individuals, families or groups can become part o f a vibrant neighborhood friendly, sustainable com munity. So, if you’re someone w ho’s been longing for community, here's the opportunity to make your vision a real ity. Call 503/579-4008 for recorded in formation on when and where the next meetings will take place. townhome with accessory unit side Alberta Street Fair Coming Your Way! T hings have b een changing for tie b etter o n A lb erta S treet and the eig h b o rh o o d is ready to celebrate t the S econd A nnual A lberta Street air. C om e out and jo in in as the vlberta S treet F air takes place on iaturday, M ay 1, 1999 from 11:00 m to 6 :00 p.m . It is the longest treet fair in P ortland, running from 4E 14th to 30th A venue on A lberta. A free h o rse-d ra w n tro lley w ill >ly the street tak in g fairg o ers past he m usician, d an cers, food ven- lors, art g alleries and c h ild re n ’s ictivity areas. T here w ill be art ars, including one eq u ip p ed as an m tertainm ent ce n te r w ith a puppet show and w aterfall. P erform ers scheduled include B oka M arim ba, G ypsy C aravan, C harles Patton, L i o n s B a tu c ad a, M ic h ae l C o o p e r B and, M egan Jam es B and, H ungry M ob, the H otShot D ancers and vari ous oth er street perform ers. A lberta S treet m erch an ts w ill open th eir doors w ide and w elcom e th e p ublic to v iew and shop w ith special sales and events. Y ou may end up m aking p aper at an art g al lery then m ove on dow n the street to experience a p erfo rm an ce about A lberta S treet’s history by Jefferson H igh S chool students. Eat ethnic foods and buy crafts from the art Children’s Health Fair The M ultnom ah Dental Society ites parents to bring their families he C hildren’s Health Fair, Satur- , M ay 1, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the heran C om m unity Center, 4219 M artin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Free dental and medical screenings, vision and hearing exams, lead screenings, immunizations and referral assistance Plus games, prizes, and gifts for each child. For m ore inform ation call the Dental Society, 223-4738. m ark etp lace. A special c h ild re n ’s activ ity cen ter w ill have a pup p et show , face p ain tin g , m ask -m ak in g a n d m u s ic a l in s t r u m e n ts . A c h ild re n 's p arad e w ill be form ed to show o f f the h andiw ork o f the kids The A lberta Street Fair is a neigh borhood-based sponsored by Sabin C om m unity D evelopm ent C orpora tion. The Bureau o f housing and Com m unity Development, SAFECO Insurance, the K inship Foundation and others provide funding. T he street F air is held in c o l laboration w ith P ortland h ab itat for H u m an ity ’s 7"1 A nnual “W alk for H u m an ity ” , w hich b egins at 9 :30 am a t th e A lb e r ta P a r k , N E K illin g sw o rth and N E 2 0 '\ w hich is sp o n so red by A didas. P led g e form s for the w alk are av ailab le at W ash in g to n M utual Bank. C o m e jo in us at the A lb erta S treet F air after the w alk fo r H u m anity fo ra truly great m ulticultural event! I f you need m ore in fo rm a tio n you can co n tact S abin C D C at (5 0 3 ) 287 -3 4 9 6 , ext. 30. 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