A large property 76 lot subdivision on the side of a hill (farmland) outside the township of Denmark. On the right a previously approved development waiting to happen. On the left a larger lot subdivision for those wanting a little space to themselves.
The houses themselves were a series of single and double storey budget houses, nothing fancy. There were ocean views to be had, albeit over a few miles of beautiful south land, so balconies were added to those houses on the slope. Actually the slope was so extreme you didn't need to get up on the 2nd floor for the views.
Dealing with the more extreme sloping portions became an engineering issue but using loops and the required open space to break up areas it was able to work. unfortunately larger market forces and perhaps local issues saw the project put on hold.
Dealing with councils on controversial projects gives you a good overview on how government intrumentalities work. Thankfully that was mostly done by an experienced Town Planner and the developer themselves. All the while working on this project I couldn't help singing that 60's song "Little boxes on the hillside...."
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