Neighborhoods ::
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Neighbors play together in Huntington Hill
Begun in the late 1970s, Huntington Hill has grown into the kind of neighborhood in which residents become friends.
"Here's a neighborhood that likes to do things together and have fun," said resident Kay Pfeiffer, who was initially drawn to Huntington Hill because of the school district.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Pembroke Commons forms diverse circle
The 150 homes of Pembroke Commons form a circle -- both literally and figuratively.
The neighborhood "is shaped as a circle," said Susan Wade, co-president of the homeowners association for Pembroke Commons, in reference to the physical placement of the homes. "It's a very traditional neighborhood in that sense."
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Spring Hill has location, atmosphere
Tucked cleverly and quietly between Plank Road and the Burlington Northern train tracks, the Spring Hill neighborhood features a mix of single-family and rental homes in central Naperville.
Just a 10-minute drive from the tollway, Spring Hill features easy access to the many amenities of Naperville, including the Riverwalk, shopping and more.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Custom homes add variety to Saddle Creek
Like much of Naperville, Saddle Creek stands where there once was farmland.
Now, Saddle Creek, situated in south-central Naperville, boasts 299 homes, many of which feature impressive details such as colonial brick fronts and coach lights, said homeowners association president Chris Slinkman.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Forging friendships in Buttonwood
"Really active" doesn't quite cover it.
The residents of Buttonwood meet and exceed the above description by Tom Wronski, resident of four years and leader of the Buttonwood Dads. The Dads are a group of parents who have been forging friendships among Buttonwood residents for two years now, purely on a volunteer basis.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Diversity lives in balance in Harmony Grove
A diversity of people and homes find a harmonious balance in Harmony Grove of Naperville.
With nearly 400 homes from various custom builders and MAF Developments Inc., according to homeowners association board member Mike Soenke, Harmony Grove blends a variety of styles into a cohesive suburban setting.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Friendly, kid-centric Century Hill
"Friendly" is the first word to roll off the tongues of the residents of Naperville's Century Hill neighborhood when asked how they would describe their community.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Naper Carriage Hill comes full circle
Naper Carriage Hill is a neighborhood that has come full circle.
When original residents John and Jeanette Rottersman built their home in 1978, many of the amenities that exist today were not yet in place.
"The library was a farm. We had chickens in our backyard," Jeanette Rottersman said. "Naper Boulevard was a gravel road."
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
'Helping' community in Farmington
Tucked into the southeast part of Naperville is a small community with a neighborly attitude. "Anything we can do for each other, we'll do," said resident Mark Bidlake while he walked his Weimaraner on a recent Saturday.
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