Orchard Gardens
ADDRESS
210 N. Grove St.
Missoula, MT 59804
BASICS
35 Homes
18 One-bedroom
12 Two-bedroom
5 Three-bedroom
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All utilities are included in the rent
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Completed in 2006
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Tamarack Property Management – Missoula
(406) 493-0752
TPMCMissoula@tamarackpm.com1535 Liberty Ln., Ste 110E
Missoula, MT 59808 -
Orchard Gardens is situated on 4.6 acres near the urban-rural fringe of Missoula’s western side, an area still deeply rooted in agricultural traditions. A bike trail connects Orchard Gardens with the central Missoula valley and its services.
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Community garden
Laundry
Recycling
Underground parking
Community barn with fully equipped kitchen for resident use
Covered bike parking
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Photovoltaic system on main building provide up to 18.72 kW for site
Solar hot water systems on main building preheat domestic water heaters
Ground source heat pump utilizes the natural temperature of the earth to provide energy efficient heating and cooling.
PVC-free buildings
On-demand hot water heaters
Low-E windows
Use of sustainably harvested lumber from Montana
Use of pulverized recycled glass for road base
Building orientation is on the East/West axis
Energy modeling
35% fly ash in four building foundations, 100% fly ash foundation for community barn
Wheatboard cabinetry
Metal roofing made up of 30% recycled content
Dual flush toilets
Load-bearing strawbale construction in community barn
Insulation is formaldehyde free and 25% recycled content
Post-industrial content flooring
Salvage and demolition contract for on-site waste management
Energy Star appliances
Air to air heat exchangers
On-site recycling for residents
Direct Digital Control (DDC) system for monitoring energy efficiency
Native and drought-tolerant plants in landscaped areas
Water-conserving plumbing fixtures, water- and energy-conserving front-loading washing machines
Healthy interior air quality with low/no VOC paints, primers, adhesives, and sealants
Covered bicycle parking in four areas to facilitate alternative means of transportation
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Anonymous Donor – sustainability measures
A Territory Resource
American Architectural Foundation
Charles Engelhard Foundation
City of Missoula, Community Development Block Grant
Enterprise Foundation Green Communities Program
Fannie Mae
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines- Affordable Housing Program
First Security Bank
Home Depot Foundation
Montana Board of Housing Low Income Housing Tax Credits
Montana Department of Commerce, HOME Program
National Equity Fund
Social Justice Fund