Modern urban life can all too often mean not knowing where your food comes from, how a product is made, or what your neighbors do for a living. The urban Canyon project seeks to enhance a sense of community by creating connections: between people and a place, between a
neighborhood’s past and present, between ground and sky, and, most
importantly, between people and each other.

Our solution: urban Canyon is a sustainably-focused seven-home community designed around a pedestrian canyon at the project’s center. Community is prioritized throughout: all front doors directly connect to the south-facing canyon, a common p-patch garden sits at the south end of the canyon, and mailboxes (designed by a local artist) are centrally located. Parking defers to the pedestrian canyon and is located at the site’s edge. Achieving the hightest green standard, we utilized multiple sustainable technologies and sourced materials thoughtfully, from multiple pervious surfaces to local reclaimed wood. The seven affordably built and unique units provide the homeowners multiple places to gather and circulate.