Site preparation work gets under way this week at new Grow Community Grove and Park neighborhoods

We’ll do our best to keep the dust down, and the noise. But bear with us for a few days, and we think you’ll like what comes next.

Site preparation work gets under way this week at our new Grove and Park neighborhoods, beginning with removal of the old military housing along John Adams Way. We’ll be recycling as much of the material as we can, although lead paint unfortunately will prevent reuse of some debris.

You’ll also see some tree harvesting around the five-acre site, but significant stands and individual trees will be retained for the new neighborhoods to come.

Trees that are taken down will be salvaged by the good craftspeople of Bainbridge Island’s Coyote Wood Shop, to be milled and repurposed as fine furniture. Maybe for future homes in the Grove! Next comes the good stuff. As part of site development, we’ll be planting more than 250 more trees than are lost. These healthy new specimens will define and enhance the Grove’s signature green corridors, help neighborhood stormwater retention, and play a big role in carbon sequestration for future generations.

We expect onsite tree salvage to go through the week, and demolition of old structures to run about a week after that. Watch this site for updates, and then look forward to watching the Grove neighborhood GROW.