Neighborhood leaders have been hopeful the redevelopment
efforts in Hazel Dell would help sprout subdivisions and make the region
attractive to new residents. The opening of The Timbers, a 45-unit luxury apartment
complex located walking distance from the NE Hazel Dell Avenue Target and new
retail district called Hazel Dell Towne Center, demonstrates the area is well
on its way to its revitalization goals.
The Timbers apartments offer amenities usually found in
high-end, downtown buildings - granite countertops, stainless steel appliances,
9 foot ceilings, underground parking, and a club house with gym, sports lounge,
and special events room. The Management
Group, Inc., a local property management company, is currently accepting rental
applications for The Timbers’ one, two, and three bedroom apartments.
“Hazel Dell is an ideal neighborhood for a new apartment
complex,” explains Carmen Villarma, President of The Management Group. “Residents
can walk to Target or Safeway in 5 minutes and be on the I-5 freeway in 3
minutes. The accessibility of the area is highly desirable and, with more
people making Hazel Dell their one-stop shopping destination, we anticipate The
Timbers will be popular with professionals, retirees, and families wanting
luxury and convenience.”
Sharif Burdzik, with Riverview Community Bank and Vice
President of the Hazel Dell/Salmon Creek Business Alliance (HDSCBA), says, “The
HDSC Business Alliance welcomes new and redevelopment projects to the Hazel
Dell area. We support plans with the mission of improving land use. The Timbers
is a valued addition to the community.”
“The Timbers project will absolutely help with the
revitalizing of the Hazel Dell area,” agrees Vicki Fitzsimmons, Board Member of
HDSCBA and Financial Advisor at Edward Jones. “Drawing new residents to Hazel
Dell will not only benefit the local businesses and economy, but encourage industries
and corporations to consider Vancouver a rewarding location to establish
themselves and grow.”
The Hazel Dell/Salmon Creek Business Association provides
a positive forum for business owners, employees, neighborhood associations, and
community representatives to gather and share information and common issues
impacting the Hazel Dell/Salmon Creek area. Their website (www.hdscba.org) has information about upcoming sponsored events, association
membership,
and news about matters affecting the community – most
recently the requested sidewalk improvements along Highway 99.
Supporting community leaders from the Vancouver Chamber
of Commerce and the HDSC Business Alliance will be present at The Timbers’
ribbon cutting Thursday, December 5th, from 4 – 6pm (cutting at 5pm).
Local residents, business owners, and community members are invited to attend
the ceremony. For more information about The Timbers, visit www.thetimbersvancouver.com or phone
(360) 448-7908.
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For more information about this topic, or to schedule
an interview with Carmen Villarma, please call
360-397-0334 or email: Jennifer.Riddle@TMGnorthwest.com
