GARDEN DISTRICT
Missoula Housing Authority
In 2003, the local housing authority purchased an abandon 12-acre lumber yard in the middle of Missoula. In 2010, the Garden District came online with 37 units of affordable housing on a corner of the site.
The three Garden District buildings specifically relate to each other and create an internal space and sense of community. This shared central space provides social gathering opportunities for residents through covered picnic areas, play structures and grassy lawns. Balconies on the buildings overlook this courtyard, providing layers of interaction and a sense of security for the children at play.
GARDEN DISTRICT
Missoula Housing Authority
In 2003, the local housing authority purchased an abandon 12-acre lumber yard in the middle of Missoula. In 2010, the Garden District came online with 37 units of affordable housing on a corner of the site.
The three Garden District buildings specifically relate to each other and create an internal space and sense of community. This shared central space provides social gathering opportunities for residents through covered picnic areas, play structures and grassy lawns. Balconies on the buildings overlook this courtyard, providing layers of interaction and a sense of security for the children at play.
Photo credit: MMW Architects