Architect Unveils Walkable Plan For Gulf Community

Polk's new development will cover 60 acres in the Southern Mississippi community of Hattiesburg and will include 222 single family homes and nearby commercial amenities. The housing is designed for the spectrum of buyers, with prices ranging from $60,000 to $220,000.

"Hattiesburg architect James Polk, said the project, known as the New American Village, incorporates a concept to build and develop a sustainable and walkable community that allows residents to walk to necessities such as grocery stores, medical care and recreational facilities."

"All the buildings are designed with nature and the environment in mind with 'green' roofs on large buildings - roofs covered with natural plants to control runoff during rains and insulate the buildings. Houses are designed with solar panels as an alternate source of power and to ventilate themselves, allowing residents to stay comfortable without using air conditioning or fans. They will be built using plastic foam forms filled with concrete. The exteriors will be covered with stucco and the interiors with plaster."