Increasingly, national trends show that Americans
desire to live:
- In a place with close-by destinations so
there can be less driving and more walking.
- In a neighborhood with a diverse group of
residents that includes families, retirees and singles.
- In a place that provides opportunities to get
to know your neighbors because the emphasis is on front porches and
shared community space rather than on back yard retreats.
- In a smaller home with rooms that are used,
not unused formal spaces – because there are other things that
matter beside size.
The Gardens at Oxbow meets these growing trends by
offering an alternative neighborhood lifestyle to that found in more
conventional residential developments:
An Ideal Location
The Gardens at Oxbow is a perfect location for a traditional
neighborhood development:
- Immediately adjacent to Kiwanis Park and its
four tennis courts, volleyball court, playground, softball fields
and picnic shelter.
- Within easy walking distance of Center
Street, the main street of the Village of Lewiston with its many
stores, shops, restaurants and churches.
- Steps away from an entrance to the eight-mile
bicycle and pedestrian trail from the Village of Lewiston to Fort
Niagara in Youngstown.
A Variety of Home Styles
- A variety of traditional home designs and
sizes (from approximately 1,400 to approximately 2,400 square feet),
rather than look-alike homes of all the same size. This will attract
residents of different ages and household composition, including
singles, couples, families with children and senior citizens.
- Patio home alternative single-floor plans,
homes with first floor master bedrooms, and handicap-accessible
homes provide attractive living choices for seniors and people who
are disabled.
- Two-story homes are available for those who
want a larger home in a convenient village setting.
- Accessory apartments are permitted. This
allows homeowners to have a separate apartment attached to their
home, e.g. above the garage, to accommodate another family member,
such as a parent or child, or for rental income.
Design of the Neighborhood, Not Just the
House
- Front porches, sidewalks and a community
bocce court provide a variety of places for residents to interact
with one another.
- A homeowners association is responsible for
cutting all lawns, removing snow from streets, driveways and
sidewalks, and maintaining the community public space such as the
streets, pond, fountain and community bocce court. This makes the
community attractive for people who spend part of the year
elsewhere.
- Most of the garages are hidden from street
view and located behind the houses. Many garages are accessed from a
rear lane and others from shared driveways to reduce the amount of
pavement in the community.
- Design standards and architectural controls
are in place to assure consistent quality of the architecture in the
community
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