Alta Madrone is a vibrant community serving 48 very low and extremely low income Sonoma County households. Two years of community engagement informed the composition of eight residential buildings and a community building on two acres at a prominent intersection in the City of Sonoma.

Vernacular traditions of Sonoma and high-quality contemporary materials and detailing helped craft this two-story community to enrich the built environment for residents and neighbors alike. Consolidated parking, two courtyards, and a variety of pathways encourage strolling and engender a sense of community while preserving open space, incuding existing Valley Oak trees. The community clubhouse includes a lobby/lounge, computer lab, full kitchen, a variety of activity and meeting rooms, services offices, and laundry. The clubhouse’s large doors open to a covered terrace and the central courtyard with a play area, lawn, picnic tables, and raised garden beds.

Eleven units are reserved for formerly homeless families; ten additional units are set aside for disabled and unhoused veterans.

With LEED Silver in mind, selected unit finishes are durable with an emphasis on non-toxic products. The site is incorporated with stormwater management, virtual net-metering, and a greywater irrigation system.