City Walk Condominiums
Mogavero Notestine Associates were managing principals for the development of this attached housing project located on an infill, redevelopment site in downtown Sacramento. The goal of the project was to act as a catalyst for Downtown condominium development.
The design follows a modern interpretation of patterns in the historic district of Sacramento. Consisting of three buildings around a central common courtyard, the 12-condominium/townhomes are 3-bedroom, 2 1/2 baths. The corner unit is a live/work configuration with retail space featuring an artist's gallery on the ground floor and living space above.
Each home has its own front porch, a rear deck, and a private backyard. The secured, shared parking, which is subterranean, allows for denser site utilization while providing a traditional raised porch at the street.
Project Details:
Owner/Developer: 931 T Street Development LLC
Architect: Mogavero Notestine Associates
Consultants: Landscape: HLA Group; Civil: Cunningham Engineering; Structural: Point 2 Structural; Electrical/Plumbing: Sac Engineering; Mechanical: Buehler & Buehler; Photography: John Swain Photography
General Contractor: Zcon Builders
Total Site Area: .51 Acres; 21,600 Square Feet
Previous Use of Site: Vacant Lot
Resident Profile: Working Professionals & Families
54% Market-rate; 46% Affordable
# Of Units / Density: Residential units: 12; Live/Work unit: 1
Units/acre: 26.5
Unit Size: 3 BR - 1400 s.f. Live/Work: 1600 s.f.
Construction Details: New Construction / Wood-frame
Project Budget: 3.2 Million
Date of Completion: January 2003
Specialized Approaches
Ecologically sensitive techniques were combined with products that also kept green principles in mind.
- Reuse of an empty urban site within walking distance of 100,000 jobs
- Reduced parking below code requirements
- Close to five bus lines and a light rail line
- Underground parking to eliminate exposed paved areas
- On-site storm drainage detention
- Many outdoor living areas and excellent cross ventilation to discourage evening air conditioning use
- Variable transmissivity glass
- High SEER HVAC
- Energy efficient lighting
- Low flow water fixtures
- Energy Star appliances
- Increased wall and roof insulation