Talbitzer Homes at Lacamas Meadows is an amazing location that promotes "Living Green". In this community, you will find beautifully designed Craftsman Style homes surrounded by acres of green space including trails for walking, biking and jogging. Throughout this expansive trail system, you will see wildlife and preserved, mature landscaping. With all of this gorgeous green space, the importance of having a large yard has become a thing of the past. The entire neighborhood has become your playground.
Despite the serenity that flows through the community the drive time to downtown Portland is a mere 20 minutes. Shopping and excellent cuisine can be found within only 5 minutes, a community park and a local gym is within walking distance, and kids can ride their bikes to school as Grass Valley Elementary is actually being built in this very neighborhood. Beginning construction now, the school's estimated completion is in September of 2009.
What has helped make this neighborhood different from others in the area is the governing principles on which Talbitzer Homes built it. These included promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, simplifying daily life for those who live here, giving people a sense of community, protecting and maintaining the green space and landscape, design and superior construction of the homes and close-by amenities. All of these things have supported the vision that Talbitzer Homes had for this area, the homes that they build and the people that they build for.
Learn to Live Green - See these simple tips on supporting your neighborhood:
#1 Since there happens to be a produce store right down the road that sells local fresh produce, begin a community program! Talk to your neighbors to begin weekly trips to the produce store for one or two items to bring back to the neighborhood. Share these with the other involved neighbors. This not only supports local business, but it helps to keep you healthier and cuts down on transportation!
#2 Start a walking, biking or jogging group with others in the neighborhood. With all of the built in trail systems and room to move it's easy to get your exercise and also get to know your neighbors!
#3 Plant native landscape and drought resistant plants. You will save on your water bill and your yard will look natural!
