Prospect

Prospect New Town is a funky live/work style community within walking distance of our new home. It was built beginning in the mid 90’s and is an example of new urbanism, with a quirky mix of eclectic architecture, audacious street names such as 100 Year Party Ct. and Tenacity Dr. and small businesses such as Sugar Pine Market and Cavegirl Coffee. It definitely has that movie set feeling. Strolling  through the picturesque streets lined with mature trees feels peaceful yet jarring. Modern farmhouses sit next to mid-century ranches more likely to be found in Palm Springs. Community greens and a plaza playground invite residents to spend time outside together, while the local coffeehouse is always buzzing with activity, regardless of the current pandemic. Oh, I don’t mean to say that people aren’t cautious; masks and social distancing occur. Many restaurants, a brewery and other businesses in Prospect have not survived the pandemic; storefronts are quiet and dark. Those that have survived are specialized; artist galleries, bodywork studios, a gym, and a financial planner still operate. Many properties are on the market. It feels like people want the neighborhood to succeed but that it is teetering in this new world reality of 2020. I love that it is the neighborhood next door and gives us walking access to a coffee shop and more. We’ve heard Halloween there is a blast. Not sure if Halloween will shape up to be as usual this Fall, but either way, the originality of the place is sure to spark excitement all on its own.