Multi-generational community in park-like setting.

Near Crystal Lake Park in north Urbana, Illinois.

• 70-units.
• Replaces 1950’s barracks-style public housing.

Innovations

• Overcame a number of structural challenges, including its location near a floodplain.
• Raised the site and created a central traffic circle to direct rainwater runoff to a nearby creek. 
• Pedestrian friendly streets with rear pocket parking designed to eliminate curb cuts and street facing garage doors.
  

Community Advantages

• Catering to large and small families, with two-, three- and four- bedroom rental residences.
• Energy efficient design and green technologies including a site geothermal system, solar photovoltaic panels, native landscaping and many other energy efficient strategies.
• Open space includes walking path along Saline Creek, rain gardens, shade trees and native prairie plants. 
• Private clubhouse with a fully-equipped exercise room. 
• Business center with computer lab.
• Community room with fireplace, warming kitchen, and children’s play area.

Brinshore Partnership

• Homestead Corp.