Sustainable by Design

High Point is Seattle's first and only Built Green™ neighborhood. An innovative natural drainage system uses natural processes to filter and clean rainwater on its way to Longfellow Creek. Landscaping uses native plantings chosen for their hardiness and low water needs. The first porous pavement street in Washington, plus porous pavement walkways allow rainwater and run-off to filter into the ground naturally. All homes meet a minimum of Built Green 3-Star standards, with many achieving 4-Star level and ENERGY STAR® certification. As a prospective homeowner this is important to you because “green building" means homes that cost less to heat and cool, are healthier to live in, and tread more lightly on the planet.