High Point Green Community

Seattle, Washington – Situated in a neighborhood that used to be the home to over 700 run-down public housing units is the award-winning green community of High Point. The Seattle Housing Authority teamed up with local developers to create a unique community that accommodates a wide range of people and gives back to the environment.
High Point offers affordable, green housing just minutes from downtown Seattle and the Sea-Tac Airport. Over 200 homes have already been purchased in High Point and Phase 2 is slated to start in the summer of 2009. Housing options at High Point vary from townhomes to condos to two and three bedroom homes. Plus High Point rents two to five bedroom houses to those who qualify.
Over the past few years, High Point has won several awards as both a green community and a community in general. In 2007, the community was awarded both the Urban Land Institute's (ULI) Global Awards for Excellence and the Best Master Planned Community of the Year" at the 2007 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards. The “Show You're Green" award was also received by High Point at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2006 National Convention and Design Expo.

Green Credentials:
High Point is Seattle’s first Built Green community; Built Green is an environmentally friendly building system in the greater Seattle area. At a minimum, all High Point homes meet the Built Green 3-star standards but many meet the Built Green 4-star standards and have ENERGY STAR certification.
Take a look at High Point.

Amenities:
•    Branch of Seattle Public Library and community health center located within High Point
•    Future High Point plans include mixed-use retail center and recreational center
•    Playgrounds, parks, trails and sidewalks
•    Nearby West Seattle offers shops, entertainment and restaurants
•    Easy access to downtown Seattle
•    Close proximity to West Seattle Golf Course

Green Features:
•    Natural drainage system filters rainwater before the water spills into a local creek
•    Native plants are hardy and use less water than most plants
•    Porous streets and sidewalks allow the ground to naturally absorb water
•    Advanced framing cuts down on lumber usage and construction waste
•    Conserves natural resources with the use of materials such as brick, plastic lumber, fiber cement siding and engineered wood
Contact Information:
High Point
206-932-2736
www.thehighpoint.com