Park Preserve: Our next workforce housing community

Park Preserve
Park Preserve

Park Preserve is Nashville Area Habitat’s fifth neighborhood. Construction began in 2010 and the first six homes were dedicated on October 17. When completed in 2020, the development will be home to potentially 380 single-family homes for approximately 1,000 hardworking family members who are currently living in sub-standard housing.

Located in northern Davidson County, Park Preserve is 200+ acres and was purchased because of its proper zoning, affordable cost and access to public schools and transportation. Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity intends to build a neighborhood that is a source of pride for our city and community.

Named after beloved friend, volunteer and Supervisor on Site Harley Siemer, the first of several playgrounds planned for Park Preserve was completed in 2010.

Home designs include brick accents and Craftsman styles as well as a new 1.5 story model. All are built to LEED for Homes standards.

Named in honor of CEO Chris McCarthy, McCarthy Park is one example of green spaces that have been incorporated into the design of Park Preserve.

Park Preserve serves the Nashville community by providing more than 380 critically-needed affordable homes and is a viable, responsible and attractive housing development.

All homes are ENERGY STAR® certified and built to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Homes standards.

Park Preserve land development maximizes existing topography, minimizes impact and uses the best available technologies to create an energy-efficient, affordable community for hardworking families.

Like previous Nashville Area Habitat communities, Park Preserve has a homeowners’ association, open space and community parks. Plans include community gardens and approximately 58 acres of primitive wilderness park with an extensive trail network connecting the 380 homes and 200+ acres of Park Preserve with existing neighborhoods.

There are several natural and man-made streams on the property and Nashville Area Habitat plans include restoring these streams to enhance the community’s natural setting. Park Preserve’s design incorporates the existing terrain of man-made wetlands, elevation changes, rocky areas and tree-covered hills creating a pleasant, cost-effective and environmentally-conscientious community development.

When Park Preserve is complete in 2020, Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity volunteers will have built homes for approximately 1,000 deserving family members and the taxable value of the land will have grown from $2.2 million to approximately $50 million.

Park Preserve Timeline

  • May 2008: Land purchase
  • July 2009–June 2010: Phase I land development
  • October 17, 2010: Dedicated the first six homes and two parks
  • 2020: Park Preserve completed