Final North Oaks neighborhoods compliment natural surroundings he allure of North Oaks is well-known throughout the I Twin Cities and across the country among those who seek out communities that have successfully incorporated tranquil surroundings with natural beauty. It began as a 4,800-acre experimental farm created by James J. Hill in the 1880s, that has evolved into a unique community committed to preserving its natural features. Louis Hill, Jr. and his brother, Cortlandt, began the process of transitioning North Oaks Farm into the City of North Oaks in the 1950s. Hill envisioned the development of a unique community centered on the respect and preservation of the existing natural environment. He recognized North Oaks' potential to become an extraordinary residential site. Louis and his wife, Elsi, created the North Oaks Company and personally laid out each road with the assistance of Jim Kurth and Bob Mackey (see photo). smaller home. Damien loves the easy access to nature. "In North Oaks we put Oaks Company has been a careful the skis on and go, or we hike, and often steward of the unique environment we go to the beach. Everything we do, we don't need a car, and we are used to that independence. Here in North Oaks you are in nature," said Lepoutre. "I always loved the feeling and knowledge center by creating a unique oasis for when heading to my house that I am at home, in the peace of nature." Under the stewardship of North Oaks Company, and the vision outlined by the Hill family, the City of North Oaks is entering its final stages of development. The company is in the process of fulfilling plans approved under the East Oaks Planned Unit Development Agreement (PDA) between the City of North Oaks and North Oaks Company After several years of work with planners, the PDA was agreed to and approved in 1999. During the last twenty years, those decisions have been challenged by some city councilmembers. This position led to misrepresentation of the Company's intended environmental goals. For more than seven decades, North and beautiful private setting that is North Oaks. As the city has developed, North Oaks Company has consistently kept Louis Hill, Jr.'s vision front and managed jointly with the Minnesota Land Trust and exists as the largest area they are responsible for in the Twin Cities. Chuck Osborne and his wife bought their first home in North Oaks in 1993. They have since raised their five children in the community. They are now looking to downsize and appreciate the opportunity to stay in North Oaks by moving into a detached townhome in the Spring Farm neighborhood (formerly known as Gate Hill). "We chose North Oaks for its beautiful space and the environmentally friendly aspects of the community," said Osborne. "This is the place where we raised our children and want to continue to live. We know one of the biggest reasons people choose to purchase homes in North Oaks is for this unique natural setting." Damien Lepoutre and his family lived on Black Lake. They also recently decided to downsize and have purchased a lot in East Preserve (formerly known as Nord) to build a people and families who appreciate being connected to nature and one another. "North Oaks Company is committed to ensuring that the final developments in the city uphold the spirit of environmental protection as we complete the few remaining neighborhoods, which provide residents alternative residential choices, Long-term residents and their descendants are very supportive of the planned and final developments," said Mark Houge, President of North Oaks Company. "As this chapter of the city's remarkable history concludes, we are committed to an open, transparent, and connected relationship with the residents of North Oaks. Please call me if you have any questions about the Company's design of these future neighborhoods - 651-484-3361." EAST PRESERVE VILLAS of WILKINSON LAKE ANDERSON WOODS SPRING FARM Hill often remarked, "I have always loved this farm and hoped I could create something for many to share." Then in 1996 their daughter Mari and her husband, Doug Harpur, stepped forward to complete his vision. Over the last 70 years, development has been carefully planned and implemented startíng with winding roads connecting large wooded lots to now include a variety of neighborhoods surrounding a 900-acre Conservation area. This property is RED FOREST WAY HILL FARM CONDOS Final North Oaks neighborhoods compliment natural surroundings he allure of North Oaks is well-known throughout the I Twin Cities and across the country among those who seek out communities that have successfully incorporated tranquil surroundings with natural beauty. It began as a 4,800-acre experimental farm created by James J. Hill in the 1880s, that has evolved into a unique community committed to preserving its natural features. Louis Hill, Jr. and his brother, Cortlandt, began the process of transitioning North Oaks Farm into the City of North Oaks in the 1950s. Hill envisioned the development of a unique community centered on the respect and preservation of the existing natural environment. He recognized North Oaks' potential to become an extraordinary residential site. Louis and his wife, Elsi, created the North Oaks Company and personally laid out each road with the assistance of Jim Kurth and Bob Mackey (see photo). smaller home. Damien loves the easy access to nature. "In North Oaks we put Oaks Company has been a careful the skis on and go, or we hike, and often steward of the unique environment we go to the beach. Everything we do, we don't need a car, and we are used to that independence. Here in North Oaks you are in nature," said Lepoutre. "I always loved the feeling and knowledge center by creating a unique oasis for when heading to my house that I am at home, in the peace of nature." Under the stewardship of North Oaks Company, and the vision outlined by the Hill family, the City of North Oaks is entering its final stages of development. The company is in the process of fulfilling plans approved under the East Oaks Planned Unit Development Agreement (PDA) between the City of North Oaks and North Oaks Company After several years of work with planners, the PDA was agreed to and approved in 1999. During the last twenty years, those decisions have been challenged by some city councilmembers. This position led to misrepresentation of the Company's intended environmental goals. For more than seven decades, North and beautiful private setting that is North Oaks. As the city has developed, North Oaks Company has consistently kept Louis Hill, Jr.'s vision front and managed jointly with the Minnesota Land Trust and exists as the largest area they are responsible for in the Twin Cities. Chuck Osborne and his wife bought their first home in North Oaks in 1993. They have since raised their five children in the community. They are now looking to downsize and appreciate the opportunity to stay in North Oaks by moving into a detached townhome in the Spring Farm neighborhood (formerly known as Gate Hill). "We chose North Oaks for its beautiful space and the environmentally friendly aspects of the community," said Osborne. "This is the place where we raised our children and want to continue to live. We know one of the biggest reasons people choose to purchase homes in North Oaks is for this unique natural setting." Damien Lepoutre and his family lived on Black Lake. They also recently decided to downsize and have purchased a lot in East Preserve (formerly known as Nord) to build a people and families who appreciate being connected to nature and one another. "North Oaks Company is committed to ensuring that the final developments in the city uphold the spirit of environmental protection as we complete the few remaining neighborhoods, which provide residents alternative residential choices, Long-term residents and their descendants are very supportive of the planned and final developments," said Mark Houge, President of North Oaks Company. "As this chapter of the city's remarkable history concludes, we are committed to an open, transparent, and connected relationship with the residents of North Oaks. Please call me if you have any questions about the Company's design of these future neighborhoods - 651-484-3361." EAST PRESERVE VILLAS of WILKINSON LAKE ANDERSON WOODS SPRING FARM Hill often remarked, "I have always loved this farm and hoped I could create something for many to share." Then in 1996 their daughter Mari and her husband, Doug Harpur, stepped forward to complete his vision. Over the last 70 years, development has been carefully planned and implemented startíng with winding roads connecting large wooded lots to now include a variety of neighborhoods surrounding a 900-acre Conservation area. This property is RED FOREST WAY HILL FARM CONDOS