Archive for the 'Mill Pond Village' Category
Shifting Sands Communities and the Human Development Overlay District
June 4th, 2008 Categories: Local Events, Mill Pond Village
I admit it. I was lax in reading about the Ford Foundation’s visit to our fair city last year. I remember vaguely reading about it but for some reason it didn’t really sink in. I am ashamed. I think I was too busy changing diapers writing offers. My years of marketing the new urbanist community Mill Pond Village sparked an interest in urban planning. Tonight’s writeup in the Daily A finally got my attention. We’ve actually been selected to be part of a pilot program that is meant to help neighborhoods undergoing rapid change. The Human Development Overlay District (HDOD) is defined as a new initiative intended to integrate human capital, social, and community planning through the innovative use of information technology in rapidly changing neighborhoods and communities. Our input will be necessary and meaningful. This is very timely with all that the city has on it’s plate at the moment. I’m still researching this happening, I want to understand better what this really means for Astoria. There’s nothing on Ford’s website but here’s their mission statement. I like it. I did find a press release on the Environmental Simulation Center site. We are in good company too. Los Angeles, Boston, and St. Paul are the other three cities that made the cut. I can’t wait to see what develops!
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Navigating Historic Home Ownership
April 22nd, 2008 Categories: Architectural Guidelines, Real Estate News
Homes and landmarks with Historic designations are scattered throughout the North Coast and most commonly perched proudly on the hills of Astoria. They continue to be one of the most popular and really exciting parts of our local real estate market , and I am often asked about the responsibilities of owning a home that is considered historic so I recently set out to give myself a “refresher course” on historic home designations and to get the facts and try and dispel some of the myths of historic home ownership. (like the most popular question; does the city really tell you what color you have to paint your house? the awnser is no by the way)
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New Urbanism at work in Historic Mill Pond Village
April 21st, 2008 Categories: Columbia River, Mill Pond Village, Real Estate News
2855 Mill Pond Lane, Astoria, Oregon
What is New Urbanism?
Astoria is lucky to have such a project in our midst. Award-winning Mill Pond Village was the brain child of Developer Art Demuro and Lennerz, Coyle & Associates. Mill Pond Village showcases many of the brightest designers and builders in our area as well as offering the best riverfront living in Astoria! Creative planning has encouraged a true community spirit here. Residents can walk to shopping, congregate on their covered front porches, stroll the riverwalk or catch the historic trolley.
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Jennie
