By Jeff Ostroth
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE
It began with an ending, and it ended with a beginning that heralded the long-awaited fulfillment of a vision.
For the people of Cedar Crest, 2006 has been an exciting and eventful year. As it now draws to a close, it is worth looking back on some of the milestones that made the last year so important to Cedar Crest.
Second neighborhood fills up
When 2006 began, construction had just ended at Cedar Crest’s second neighborhood, which is grouped around the Belmont Clubhouse with its Oak Room restaurant, TV studio, and performing arts center.
Although the neighborhood’s final residence building, Hillside Crossing, had just recently opened, much of it was already occupied by those who had reserved in advance. And people continued to stream in, tour its variety of designs, and reserve their apartment homes.
Today, Cedar Crest’s first two neighborhoods are 92% reserved—which is virtually sold out.
Record interest
Reflecting the rapid sellout of the Belmont neighborhood, interest in Cedar Crest reached an all-time high in 2006. More than 15,000 people requested Information Kits, and over 6,000 people came to see the campus for themselves.
Nearly 500 people joined the Priority List— a necessary first step in securing a home at Cedar Crest—and some 350 people took the next step and reserved their new home. As of this December, Cedar Crest has welcomed well over 400 new people to the community in 2006.