The Highlands "Open Neighborhood" Event

September 16, 2007 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Though there are no houses to show off yet, the Highlands Low Impact Development (LID) infrastructure is in place. Come take a look at the network of rain gardens and carefully sloped streets that are the base of the water management system in an LID project.

This informal introduction to the Highlands will feature self guided tours of the site, snacks from local farms and a short presentation of Low Impact Development techniques. Staff will be on hand to give guided tours and answer questions about the neighborhood and LID.

The event begins at 1:00 PM with a selection of organic fruit, home-baked cookies and bread, fresh pressed apple cider and locally roasted fair-trade coffee.

The Low Impact Development presentation begins at 2:00 PM.

Arriving and Parking

The Highlands is located at 903 Al Anderson Ave. This is a quiet, residential road and there is very little parking. Non-motorized modes of transportation are encouraged.

Site work is nearing completion

The Highlands infrastructure is currently being installed and lots surveyed. Roads will be paved in August. Construction on the first cottage cluster is anticipated to start in early September.

For an ongoing calendar of Whidbey Island events visit LivingWhidbey.com

Ross Chapin Architects receive AIA Housing Award

The American Institute of Architects honored Highlands neighborhood designer Ross Chapin and Ross Chapin Architects for one- and two family production housing designs at Danielson Grove, in Kirkland, Washington.