“This is one of the most sought-after areas in the city, with a lot of history and classic architecture in the Land Park and Curtis Park neighborhoods,” said Paris. “Curtis Park has developed into an eclectic area that continually revives itself with new flavor, mix and character. Our project is going to be a revival of the past with present-day materials and skills. We will play off of history and tradition but will continue to evolve and grow our product offerings.”

BlackPine is offering three brownstone plans ranging from 2,000 to 2,900 square feet, 2,050- to 2,850-square foot “traditional” plans featuring five architectural styles and 32 different street perspectives, and 12 cottage plans ranging from 1,500 to 2,200 square feet. With unique architectural expressions that seamlessly complement the iconic Curtis Park neighborhood, the solar-ready homes will include custom cabinetry, high-end GE appliances, private gated driveways with rear-load garage access and front yard landscape maintenance. Residents will have access to a community park and extensive walking trails.

“Curtis Park Village is now recognized as one of the best urban-infill, smart-growth brownfield conversions in the United States,” said the developer of the property Paul Petrovich of Petrovich Development Co., which has completed a $30 million toxic cleanup of the site and invested $15 million in initial infrastructure, including underground utilities, streets and sewers. The development will feature retail stores and housing for all income levels including both single family and multifamily units.

Located a mile and a half from downtown Sacramento, Curtis Park Village is close to major employers, including state and county municipal offices, several hospitals, Aerojet/GenCorp and California State University-Sacramento. An $11.5 million pedestrian and bicycle bridge will link residents to a shopping center and a nearby light rail station at Sacramento City College.

“If you look back at the history of this site, it's essentially the same as it was when the rail yard was built in1904. The city was built around it,” Paris said. “Curtis Park reconnects the city grid. We're actually going to complete the grid that was originally planned in the late 1800s.”