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POWAY -- The city's newest affordable-housing development received its first residents over the weekend, after being cleared by the city for occupancy late last week. Escondido- based nonprofit Community HousingWorks teamed up with the city to build Solara Apartments on the southwest corner of Community Road and Hilleary Place, just south of Hilleary Park. The $16.5 million, 3- acre project added 55 apartments to the city's supply of housing for low- and very- low income people . Contractors are still putting finishing touches on the complex's landscaping. Community HousingWorks asset manager Rosemary Stabrawa said Monday, however, that Solara's first residents moved in over the weekend, and more are expected to follow by the end of this week. All the development's tenants should be in their new homes by the end of the month, she said. "Approximately jubilant," Stabrawa said, describing her mood while handing out Solara apartment keys . "It...

Climate Change, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Energy, Environment, Global Governance, Headlines, North America, Poverty & SDGs Enrique Gili* - IPS/IFEJ POWAY, California, Oct 26 2007 (IPS) - Mary Jane Jagodzinzki nervously anticipated the arrival of a busload of building professionals . As it turned out, she needn&#39t have been too concerned. Solara green housing project in Poway, California. Credit: Enrique Gili/IPS" src="http://www.ipsnews.net/Library/solara_final.jpg" alt=" Solara green housing project in Poway, California. Credit: Enrique Gili/IPS" width="200" height="150" /> Solara green housing project in Poway, California. Credit: Enrique Gili/IPS Forty or so camera-toting architects, project managers and contractors arrived en masse in the bedroom community of Poway, north of San Diego, part of a green building tour showcasing a pioneering apartment complex that's saving money and helping the pl...

A new apartment community in San Diego County is proving that green is both beautiful and affordable. SOLARA is a part of a mixed-use development from Community Housing Works that includes 56 fully solar -powered homes. Sun power is only a part of this smart green growth development which also features energy -efficient designs, healthy materials , water conserving equipment , and high recycled content throughout – even in the community art installations . This model project is the result of collective efforts between the city of Poway, Community Housing Works , and Global Green USA . Together with Rodriguez Associates Architects & Planners the development team produced one-, two- and three- bedroom units priced between $388-$1,075 per month, depending on occupants’ income. SOLARA apartments are affordable upfront and in operating costs with energy saving features like passive solar orientation , cool roofs, low-e windows, Energy Star appliances , and tankless boilers for h...

Full Circle Communities is bringing much- needed affordable senior housing to Richmond, Ill. Creekview Apartments, a 25-unit community, opened its doors to low-income seniors 55 and older. Novak Construction served as the general contractor of the $ 6 million project . Located at 5615 Liberty St., the new 22,000-square- foot community features one- and two-bedroom apartments for $866 and $1,039, respectively. Property amenities include a computer lab, library, community room and an on- site property management office . Full Circle Communities also provides concierge amenities, including transportation services , case management , medical screenings and health and fitness resources. A natural wetlands buffer and generous landscaping with walking trails provide for an environmentally-friendly outdoor setting ENERGY STAR Certification The three-story facility is ENERGY STAR Certified and features include high -efficiency heating, cooling and ventilation systems , comprehensive wat...

A unique apartment living experience in Plano, TX, Preserve At Arbor Hills is adjacent to the majestic Arbor Hills Nature Preserve . COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Gated community with cobblestone entry Reserved covered parking (optional) Attached, private, single and double garages with remote openers* Mature manicured landscaping throughout the community Convenient computer and professional services room 24-hour Athletic Center Picnic areas with barbecue grills On-site laundry facility Wi-Fi Resident Lounge Resort style tropical pool with waterfall Heated spa Pool side wireless access Pet friendly Walking distance to the City of Plano Nature Preserve On-site recycling Coffee Bar Award winning Lewisville ISD Conveniently located to major highways, fine dining and shopping APARTMENT AMENITIES: Custom crafted cabinetry Designer, white-on-white appliances Space efficient microwave ovens Double stainless steel sinks with disposals Decorative plant ledges Spacious exterior storage* Impressive mas...

ST. LOUIS, MO/July 09, 2017 (StlRealEstate.News) – Branham Electric , a St. Louis area full service electrical contracting company and local energy expert , announces they have completed all electrical work for the new Aventura at Towne Centre luxury apartment complex at 6318 Truman Rd in Ellisville, MO. Branham provided electrical for five buildings containing 144 one, two and three bedroom units, plus the clubhouse, cabana, mail kiosk, carports, phone and cabling. Each apartment home at the Aventura is designed for maximum comfort and livability with a new modern look. Four floor plans are available which include one, two, and three bedroom homes. Spacious living areas include nine-foot ceilings and gourmet kitchens equipped with stainless-steel appliances. Full-size washers and dryers also come with every apartment home . “The Aventura at Towne Centre is one of the top luxury apartment complexes in all of West St. Louis County and Branham Electric is excited to have been se...

I’m the resident sci-fi/fantasy nerd here in the Food + Home department. I grew up binging on shows like “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Firefly,” “Battlestar Galactica” and more recently, “Black Mirror” and “Westworld.” If I’m not scouring cookbooks, odds are you’ll find my nose buried in a book by Kim Stanley Robinson , Connie Willis or Octavia Butler. So when the discussion about Future of Food came up, I decided to channel a bit of the “What if?” spirit, imagining three future scenarios of a typical Sunday in a San Francisco home kitchen . How will technological advances impact how we think about and interact with food? Future #1: Science dominates Picture, if you will, a “Jetsons”-like, super-shiny, gadget and convenience-heavy world where 3-D food printers, drone food delivery , laser dishwashers and other interactive, Web- connected smart appliances reign supreme . 7 a.m. The scent of freshly brewed coffee wakes you. In the kitchen, the Coffee Maestro, a home kitchen-frien...