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18 <br /> buildout. Each building will include an elevator. The flats may be organized as housing <br /> cooperatives or as condominiums. <br /> Most of the detached and semi-detached housing will be organized into clusters with a <br /> homeowners' association (HOA) to manage common areas, sometimes referred to as "pocket <br /> neighborhoods". The organizing principle of pocket neighborhoods is that of a common <br /> central greenspace. The front entrance of residences open onto the greenspace, where <br /> walking paths lead to the community commons and connect between clusters. The rear <br /> entrance of the unit opens onto a private patio and a detached garage. The front entrance of <br /> the few houses on the periphery opens toward the street and those houses have their garage <br /> in front. A system of streets provides car access to garages and also provides locations for <br /> recycling and trash containers that can be accessed by pickup services. <br /> The amenities aspect of H4D includes a multi-use community center as its main component. <br /> This building of approximately 10,000 square feet will have a central hall for gatherings and <br /> events, such as dances, concerts, banquets, and exercise. Although its primary use would be <br /> internal to the community, occasional events for which residents would invite friends and <br /> family could be accommodated. The building would have rooms for a library, classes, crafts, <br /> spiritual practices, and healthcare visits. Activity offerings will include dance, music, yoga, Tai <br /> Chi, expressive and visual arts, social games, and activities driven by the skills and needs of <br /> the residents. A commercial kitchen for preparing community meals is anticipated, which <br /> could possibly evolve to a cafe for community residents over time. <br /> Other prominent amenities are geared to relaxation, exercise and entertainment. A physical <br /> activity facility will include a workout room, a lap pool and a bathing pool. An open field with a <br /> stage can support sports activity such as Frisbee throwing, be a place for lounging in the sun, <br /> or serve as an amphitheater for outdoor performances. Pickleball courts adjacent to the open <br /> field will provide a place to play this popular sport. A community garden will provide <br /> opportunities for growing ornamental and edible plants. A woodworking shop will cater to <br /> creative members working in this medium. <br /> A loop road running roughly parallel to the internal boundary separating H4D land from the <br /> adjacent property of Thomas Cheek will have its main entrance on Morrow Mill Road and a <br /> secondary entrance on Gold Mine Loop. Vehicular access to the community will be via the <br /> Morrow Mill Road entrance. The section of the loop road entering from Gold Mine Loop will be <br /> designated as a private road serving as an access for driveways from lots on the adjacent <br /> Cheek property and additionally as an emergency access from the community. The loop road <br /> will be constructed to NC DOT standards, but it will be a private road maintained by the <br /> community. <br /> The street system will allow vehicles access to the interior of the community. Autos will park in <br /> garages where available. Separate parking places will be provided for residences that have <br /> no garages. Emergency vehicles will also be able to get to any residence or facility by way of <br /> the streets, which will be designed to handle the width and weight requirements posed by <br /> H4D Narrative, Pg 5 <br />