The Cottages at Oak Park in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, started business on August 11, 2011.
This community has 30 cottage-style homes with options of one, two, or three bedrooms.
After Hurricane Katrina, these homes were built to be green and affordable, and they are very strong against hurricanes.
The first group of homes was so successful that a second group was planned to start in April 2012.
The goal of this company is to offer affordable homes in places where people need them, especially after disasters.
They use smart design, good engineering, and careful planning to build these homes.
Why is a development like this significant?
The Cottages project is a team effort involving the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and its Eco-Cottage Grant Program, Mercy Housing and Human Development, Mississippi Gulf Coast Renaissance Corp., and a group of Mississippi entrepreneurs.
This project is one of the few successful collaborations among private, non-profit, and public sectors.
Oak Park and another development aim to serve as examples for offering safe, attractive, and affordable housing near places where people work, shop, go to school, and have fun.
The goal of this project is to provide another option for rebuilding after disasters.
How’s life in the Cottages at Oak Park?
The cottages are close enough to walk to Ocean Springs, so many people might not need a car.
They were built to be safe during hurricanes, which means residents don’t need to worry if another hurricane comes.
What are the rental options?
If you’re interested in renting a cottage, you can apply online. Here are the rental prices:
- A three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage costs $1200 a month.
- A one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage costs $600 a month.
- A two-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage starts at $800 a month.
- A two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage costs $950 a month.
- A three-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage costs $900 a month.
The community at Ocean Springs has been very successful. The partnership between these companies has created a new way in the world of building.
It looks like a good way to go.