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Mission Peak Village introduces Fremont to innovative cohousing approach This rendering features Mission Peak Village's future neighborhood. Homes are clustered around the common house, also known as the community center, to bring neighbors together. Homebuyers in 2022 are questioning whether conventional housing works for them. Weekends spent search- ing out open houses can feel unproductive. New housing develop- ments are attractive, but residents can experience isolation. It is hard to predict whether a par- ticular community will be one in which you can know your neighbors and live your values. Members of Mission Peak Village (Mission- peakcohousing.org) believe finding a home should be more than a real estate transac- tion — it is a lifestyle choice. Residents are their own developers with an active role in building homes on a site that meets their own rigorous criteria. Mis- sion Peak Village hired a development consul- tant, bought land and selected an architect. By move in, they will al- ready be a like-minded community of intergen- erational neighbors. Mission Peak Vil- lage didn't invent this approach. The group adopted an intentional community model called cohousing, intro- duced to North America in 1988 by architects Kathryn McCamant and Chuck Durrett with their seminal book "Cohousing: A Con- temporary Approach to Housing Ourselves," based upon an innova- tive model popularized in Denmark. The authors ob- served that cohous- ers in Denmark were happier and better connected to their neighbors than most Americans in tracts of compartmentalized single-family units. In cohousing, each household maintains a personal residence, but the neighbors also share amenities to reduce the daily cost of living and create opportunities for human interaction. Today, North America can claim more than 180 cohousing communities. Inspired by their prede- cessors, Mission Peak Village is establishing Fremont's first cohous- ing development of 32 condominiums clustered around a sizable com- mon house (community center). Designed for daily use, the common house will feature a large kitchen and dining area suitable for occasional shared meals and par- ties, as well as a craft area, coffee bar, laundry, media room, library, guest quarters and quiet space for studying or working from home. The members value envi- ronmentally sustainable design. The community will be owned and man- aged by residents, who will divvy up responsi- bilities such as child care and gardening. The land site ticks off many priority items for future residents: excellent school dis- trict, proximity to employment centers, walkability, available public transporta- tion, readily accessible parks, retail services and entertainment. Two bonus features of Mission Peak Village's neighborhood are a weekly farmers market and a soon-to-be built BART Station within a half-mile. With the creative expertise of Gunkel Architecture and de- velopment consultation from cohousing pioneer Kathryn McCamant, Mission Peak Village has just submitted plans to the city of Fremont for design review. The group has formed a de- velopment partnership with UD+P, experienced developers of cohous- ing communities, and expects to break ground in 2024. Homes — which range from one-bed- room, one-bathroom condos to three-bed- room, two-bathroom condos — are still avail- able to reserve. The group regularly hosts information sessions and neighborhood walks for those interested in learning more about the development. More in- formation is available on the Mission Peak Village website Missionpeak cohousing.org. Content provided by Mission Peak Village LLC and treats. The Penny showcases all-inclusive upgrades such as sprawl- ing granite countertops, stainless-steel Whirlpool appliances and oversize cabinetry with crown molding, making the kitchen the highlight of conversation with guests. Other upgrades throughout the home in- clude professional front yard landscaping, luxury wood-style flooring, 2-inch faux-wood blinds installed on all operable windows, Energy Star lighting, included solar panels and much more. World-class ameni- ties await residents at Summit at Liberty. Homeowners enjoy Club Liberty, a one- of-a kind, 4.5-acre community amenity center that serves as the hub of entertain- ment for residents. It consists of a resort-style pool and pool house, a state-of-the-art fitness center, community gar- den, bocce ball courts, The Ranch House and Events Barn. The Ranch House is the community clubhouse that showcases several multipurpose meet- ing spaces, the Liberty House Café and a large, covered patio with a fire pit. The Events Barn is a secondary space that can be used for larger events and is home to a business lounge and art studio. In addition to Club Liberty, the Racquet Center is ready for residents to begin par- taking in friendly com- petition! Located just a short walk from Club Liberty, the Racquet Center includes two tennis courts and four pickleball courts. Sum- mit at Liberty makes it easy for residents to live an exciting, active lifestyle while cultivat- ing friendships among neighbors. With stunning homes and world-class ame- nities, it is easy to live every day to the fullest at Summit at Liberty. The Penny floor plan is available for quick move in. To learn more or to schedule a tour, please call (877) 899-1091, Ext. 15, or visit LGIHomes. com/Summit. Content provided by LGI Homes LGI Homes from page 1 BY METRO Just as summertime is synonymous with concerts and carnivals, fall is a prime time for its own opportunities for seasonal entertain- ment, such as harvest festivals. Certain fea- tures overlap between summer carnivals and fall festivals, but the lat- ter offer some unique offerings as well. The following are some things to expect when fall festival season hits full swing. Seasonal fare Many fall harvest festivals are built on the foods harvested in the fall for that region. In Wisconsin, that may be cranberries, while in Massachusetts it could be oysters. Apples also turn up in many areas starting in September. For those who can't wait to bite into food picked at the peak of its season, a fall harvest festival can't be beat. Wagon rides Farms and the tools of the farming trade are part of harvest festivals. Wagons transporting crops are a classic sight, even if they're no longer heavily relied upon on the farm. Rather than a cargo bed full of corn or apples, harvest festivals tote families around on wagon rides or on hay bale beds towed by tractors. Apples galore Candied and caramel apples and many other apple products feature prominently at many harvest festivals. Apple fritters, apple turnovers, apple pies, fried apples, and others are bound to be sold by vendors, along with traditional fair foods, such as fun- nel cakes. Cider stations Lemonade stands that are staples of sum- mer give way to hot or cold cider offerings come the fall. Cold ci- ders are perfect for an unseasonably warm fall day while warm variet- ies are tailor-made for days when there's a chill in the air. Pumpkin patches Fall harvest organiz- ers pick and display pumpkins in fields to make it easier for young- sters to find the perfect pumpkin for Halloween carvings. It's a sea of orange this time of year, and things may get more colorful with non-edible gourds in shades of white or yellow. Leaf-peeping opportunities Some festivals are geared around chances to view the fall foliage that abounds in primar- ily rural areas. A moun- tain or forest backdrop adds vibrant color to any event. Coastal areas may set up fall foliage cruises that let guests see the leaves from a new perspective. Corn mazes Fall festivals set up adjacent to or on farms may have corn mazes for the kids. These mazes may be kept up throughout October and repurposed into haunted mazes for older kids looking to get a scare for Halloween. Wine tastings Many grape variet- ies are harvested in the fall, so fall harvest festivals may capital- ize on that and invite local vineyards to set up tables providing tast- ings of their vintages. Vineyards also may host their own fall festi- vals, featuring sips and snacks with live music. Fall offers a host of entertaining festivals geared around the har- vest season. These fes- tivals are ideal ways for people to get outdoors, see the sights and nibble on seasonal delights along the way. Here's the scoop on fall harvest festivals H2 BAY AREA NEWS GROUP 001 Homes | Advertising Section

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