Green Living EXPO comes to High Point in West Seattle

Mid-September weekends provide a close-up opportunity to learn what "green living" can mean

SEATTLE—August 15, 2006—On September 16-17 and 23-24, West Seattle’s High Point neighborhood will welcome Seattle’s Green Living EXPO. Located at 32nd Ave. SW and Raymond Street in West Seattle, the two weekend event will be free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

During the EXPO, visitors will be able to tour the neighborhood with some of the experts who developed the innovative community design and features such as the natural drainage system. A selection of idea homes that showcase environmentally-friendly features will be open for tours. The EXPO will also include free seminars, exhibits, organic food and much more.

High Point is the United States' first mixed-income, healthy neighborhood, combining energy-efficient homes with the largest urban, natural drainage system in the country. It has received both local and national attention for its approach to building, including the Pacific Coast Builders Conference’s Gold Nugget Award in 2004 for “Best Plans on the Boards.” 

More recently, the American Institute of Architects honored the project with a coveted “Show You’re Green” award – one of only eight communities in the country to be honored for sustainable innovations and affordability. Also, High Point is featured in two PBS documentaries, Edens Lost and Found, and Hidden Epidemic. In both, High Point was held up as a model for how to build a community “right.”

Volunteer!

To volunteer at this fun and lively event, visit www.thehighpoint.com and fill out the volunteer form or call Ciara Stewart at 206- 264-7707 extension #7.

Recently, SHA staff had the opportunity to show off High Point's green features to Orlando Cabrera, the Assistant Secretary for Public Housing for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Green Living EXPO is presented by Seattle Housing Authority, Seattle City Light, Seattle Public Utilities and sponsored by Puget Sound Energy, ENERGY STAR® Homes Northwest, Mithun, Clearwire, Scott Areman Photography, Flexcar, Fusionpartners, LLC, Rodda Paints, Sound Power, Seattle Lighting, and SvR Design. Community nonprofit partners include the American Lung Association of Washington, Master Builder’s Association Grand Tour of Homes, Built Green™, Feet First, Cascade Land Conservancy, and NetGreen.