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Urban Living…Santa Cruz Style! T ired of jumping in your car and fighting your way through traffic every time you need a quick something from the store or you want to meet a few friends for dinner? Frustrated by the ever-growing size of your energy bills and wasted space in your home? By the way housing is trending throughout the country, you're not the only one. Many urban demographers have been reporting surging interest in Americans moving towards downtowns and nearby neighborhoods, and making a conscious decision away from an auto-dependent lifestyle. Developers have also caught onto the trend. Recent studies show a significant growth of "residential infill" in urban centers, whereby parking lots, under-used commercial properties, former industrial sites, etc. are being replaced by condominiums and apartment buildings. Infill has been cited to make neighborhoods livelier, increase tax base, protect rural landscapes, and can also provide an environmental benefit over suburban development. Right here at home in Santa Cruz, it should be no surprise we're seeing the same trends. And a great example is Laurel Street Commons. Located in the heart of downtown and a stone's throw from Pacific Ave, Laurel Street Commons offers the best Santa Cruz – shopping, dinning, and culture – all in one convenient and affordable location. 16 studio, loft and one-bedroom condominiums have been beautifully appointed with efficient and ergonomic contemporary design, distinct kitchens and, private exterior balconies and ever-important personal assigned parking. With pricing ranging from $279,000 to $359,000, Laurel Street Commons appeals to a wide range of buyers, from first time homebuyers and downsizing empty nesters to astute investors and student's parents. And by the swift response of Santa Cruz buyers and the pace of sales, the trend towards urban housing appears to be in full swing. If urban housing resonates with you, head down to Laurel Street Commons today from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and take a look for yourself. 224 LAUREL STREET, SANTA CRUZ | FROM $279,000 - $359,000 FEATURING: • Efficient and ergonomic contemporary design • Distinct kitchens and baths with slab granite countertops and brushed nickel fixtures • Stainless steel energy star appliances • Private exterior balconies • Oversized windows maximizes natural light and views BUILDING AMENITIES: • Superb location steps from downtown, a stroll to the beach and minutes from UCSC • Gated entry • Private designated parking spaces • Personal storage space • Lobby seating areas on each floor • Elevators serving each floor 16 well appointed studio, loft and one-bedroom condominiums CRAIG SPRINGBETT Realtor 831.239.9966 springbett@serenogroup.com BRE Lic # 01145599 www.serenogroup.com/craigspringbett ALISTAIR CRAFT Broker Associate 831.234.1092 alistair@serenogroup.com BRE Lic # 01402715 www.serenosantacruz.com Featured Property is a Santa Cruz Sentinel Paid Advertisement. For information regarding Advertising, please call the Sentinel @ 426-8000.