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Read more about the article What Makes a Good Porch?
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What Makes a Good Porch?

The magic of a front porch comes from the way it is both private and public—belonging to the household, yet open to passersby. Sometimes it’s the perfect spot for reading a book or taking an afternoon nap. Other times it hosts a laptop supper or good conversation with friends.  …

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May 28, 2025
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Second Street Project

Second Street Project   The historic town of Langley, WA, was never a boomtown. Situated along Saratoga Passage north of Seattle on Whidbey Island, its “downtown” amounted to a string of businesses along a block and a half of First Street, up from the marina. This cluster of buildings along…

Read more about the article Pocket Neighborhoods for Special Niches
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Pocket Neighborhoods for Special Niches

Here is a community designed to provide safe and permanent housing for adults with intellectual, developmental and acquired disabilities. Over the years we’ve helped create pocket neighborhoods for singles and empty nesters, market-rate multi-generational buyers and folks needing affordable housing. When developer Mark Roth approached us about creating a safe…

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September 16, 2015
Read more about the article Cohousing vs Pocket Neighborhoods – What’s the Difference?
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Cohousing vs Pocket Neighborhoods – What’s the Difference?

Cohousing has been taking hold across North America and around the world, offering an enticing option for people wanting to live in a more closely knit community. Some even call it a movement. Pocket Neighborhoods are being tossed around as a viable housing approach within existing neighborhoods, as well as…

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August 22, 2015