A High Point resident paints his name on a fence post that will later become part of the new community.

Boulders found during gradings are saved for future on-site artworks.

High Point planners in action.

During deconstruction units are taken apart piece by piece and then recycled.

Concrete from old foundations are crushed and then recycled.

Artworks can be found throughout High Point, including this one in the lobby of the High Point Library.

Contractors pay severe fines if they harm trees on-site.

During construction water is detained on-site in temporary ponds.

Many mature trees are saved and protected.

An aerial view of High Point in February 2002.

Porous sidewalks like this one allow water to be absorbed by the ground.

Vegetated swales like this allow water to be absorbed by the ground.

Views of the city are spectacular from many homes at High Point.

Bold colors enliven the neighborhood.

Pocket parks like this one are found on each block.

To help filter rain water this street will have porous pavement and vegetated swales.

Residents have occupied these new units at High Point.

Even on a dark day views are spectacular from High Point.

Green Living Expo participants toured homes for sale and rentals at High Point.

Businesses with environmentally sustainable products and services shared their work with Green Living Expo participants.

Green Living Expo participants had the opportunity to tour the site and learn more about its environmentally sustainable features.

A neighbor takes in the beauty of High Point's pond, which features a walking trail around it.

The Calugas Apartments were named for Sgt. Jose Calugas Sr., the only Filipino to get the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor during the Bataan Campaign.

Providence's Elizabeth House offers 74 one-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom apartment specifically for seniors.

Some of the trees from the original High Point were used to create benches and this fence in the community garden.

The community P-Patch garden is well-used at High Point and offers a beautiful view for neighboring renters.

The neighborhood was designed to be walkable and to allow opportunities for neighbors to get to know one another.

The pond not only works as a part of the area's natural drainage system, but as a park with a trail surrounding it and beautiful views of the city.