Welcome to Spokane's newest and most unique gated community.
2004 Showcase of Homes Site - River Bluff Ranch The Spokane Home Builders Association is pleased to announce River Bluff Ranch as the site for the 2004 Showcase of Homes September 24 - October 3, 2004
Welcome to River Bluff Ranch in North Spokane. A new gated community, River Bluff Ranch is the ultimate lifestyle convergence of Nature, Convenience and Technology. There are few places in the world where one can live and enjoy the unique combination of features we are proud to offer:
Beautiful views from forested mountains
Use of large common open spaces
Direct trail access to thousands of acres of park land
Fiber optic network to the homes
Proximity to shopping, golfing, dining (10 Min.)
Proximity to downtown (30 Min.), Airport (40 Min.)
City-like services in a country setting
Quality schools (Mead School District & St. George's School)
Spokane offers a wonderful quality of life. Rural Spokane is especially beautiful. But country living usually means losing the conveniences of city living. River Bluff Ranch offers the best of both worlds.
Underground Utilities:
Avista Natural Gas and Inland Power
Qwest Phone Service
Fiber Optics to the home
Septic systems and wells professionally managed and maintained
Paved Roads
Road and path maintenance (including snow plowing)
Trail maintenance
Fire Suppression Reservoir system
Stormwater Drainage and Management system
Gated Entrance, Water Feature and Landscape maintenance
On Site Caretaker and Concierge Services
Support Services for Telecommuters
Recreation Areas, Playgrounds, Sports Court
Optional Services for Driveway, Yard and House maintenance
OUR MISSION: To create and operate an innovative community that combines telecommuting technology, cooperation and quality service to provide an ideal residential lifestyle of efficiency and fun while preserving wilderness lands, protecting wildlife and conserving natural and government resources.
OUR PREMISE: The most precious resource of our residents is their time.
OUR COMMITMENT:
We commit to our residents to enhance the quality of life for them and thier families.
We commit to the people and government of Spokane County to make something they can be proud of; that brings economic growth and a model for a better way to manage growth.
We commit to the wildlife in our area to protect their environment.
RIVER BLUFF RANCH IN THE NEWS
Contact: Judith Leraas Cook, Firewise Communities/USA Project Manager (703) 370-3141
SPOKANE COMMUNITY HONORED FOR LIVING FIREWISE
Washington, D.C. -- A developing community north of Spokane, Washington, has been honored for its work to make structures and landscapes more resistant to wildfire.
According to Judith Leraas Cook, manager of the Firewise Communities/USA Project,
the National Firewise Program is honoring a dozen US communities (see attached) including a new 2,000-acre, gated community in northern Spokane called River Bluff Ranch that's being designed using Firewise construction and landscaping techniques.
"The developer of River Bluff Ranch has proven his commitment to minimizing wildfire risks and hazards," says Leraas Cook. "Before construction even began, he worked with representatives from the Washington State Forest Stewardship Program to remove hazardous fuels from around the development. Development covenants require fire-resistant roofing and maintenance of defensible space around structures. And the homeowner's association will be responsible for educating homeowners about the principles of Firewise living."
Chris Heftel from River Bluff and other Firewise Communities representatives were honored for their Firewise commitment during the 2002 National Roundtable on the Wildland/Urban Interface (WUI), held November 7th in Washington D.C. The Roundtable is sponsored annually by the WUI Working Team of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) to foster new partnerships and awareness of programs and policies for combating wildfire in residential areas.
The NWCG WUI Working Team also sponsors the Firewise Program and the Firewise Communities/USA project, which is being managed in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters.
For a description of Firewise Communities recognized to-date or for information about becoming a Firewise Community, log onto the Firewise Communities/USA website at www.firewise.org/usa , and/or contact your state forester's office.
