Legacy that Lasts
Partnering with community leaders for deeper impact in the areas we build. From partnerships to programming, sustainability for the people happens on a multitude of levels.
Environmentally conscious steps to ensure lasting legacy
Highland communities are carefully planned and designed. We collaborate with landowners, city officials, and community leaders to ensure environmentally conscious and strategic decisions. Our goal is to create masterplanned communities for lasting legacy and sustained economic growth.
We start by emphasizing and preserving green spaces where people gather, walk, and rest. These areas are enhanced with walking paths, ponds, and other amenities. Only after preserving the land’s natural beauty do we start designing residential and commercial communities.
We pledge to preserve tree lines and sustain existing growth. Trees provide shade, landscaping, and a sense of maturity. By preserving tree lines, we create communities with a rooted feel that connects new development to the land’s history. Similarly, we aim to preserve natural wetlands, treating them as beautiful amenities rather than mitigating them. Our design process will highlight tree lines and wetlands with walking paths, enhancing residents’ well-being and enjoyment.
Ohio is rich in beautiful waterways. As developers and stewards of the land, we believe it is our responsibility to preserve these natural resources. Our communities are designed to retain stormwater for at least 48 hours before slowly releasing it back into natural outlets. This process follows EPA best practices to manage water flow and mitigate flooding risk.
By limiting lot sizes and maintaining density requirements, we preserve green spaces that foster community connectivity. Clustering homes together encourages efficient land use and improves housing affordability for prospective residents. Our efficient community designs optimize land use and support overall community growth.
Preparing for growth
Helping community leaders address their residential and commercial needs.
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Mixed use
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Data driven
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Intergenerational
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Environmentally conscious
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Walkable
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Attainable
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Job creation
We incorporate several different uses into our designs. Communities are desperate for a mix of different housing types as well as commercial projects that support job growth.
In every community we serve, we listen to municipal leaders and conduct market studies. This data informs us about resident demand and economic growth rates. For instance, a community with many 55+ residents will need more ranch style patio homes, while a community with a growing number of young people will require more rental properties or townhomes.
Many young people are leaving Ohio communities. While there are several factors, housing is one we can impact. By offering a mix of housing types beyond single-family homes, towns can provide more affordable options and give the next generation a place to call home.
Residential and Commercial development and land assembly
Every aspect of our process is essential in ensuring the sustainable success of our communities.
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Comprehensive design and planning
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Detailed research
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Building for the future
Highland developments emphasize the importance of design and planning. Each development follows the local comprehensive plan, provided by the corresponding community which was established and voted on by the people of the community.
We are proud of our research and site acquisition they are dedicated to fostering community growth that enhances walkability and connectivity while preserving the community’s traditions.
For each project, Highland completes a traffic impact study. This ensures that each project is engineered to facilitate efficient flow of traffic.
Community Development
Partnering with community leaders for deeper impact in the areas we build. From partnerships to programming, sustainability for the people happens on a multitude of levels.
Promoting flourishing communities through:
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Collaborative initiatives
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Land preservation
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Home ownership