Rebuilding Sonoma County: Coffey Park a model for local rebuilding efforts
Workers this month are rebuilding a quarter of the nearly 1,300 single-family homes that burned in the northwest
And crews are expected to start more homes in
"We are ahead, definitely," said
Nonetheless, Okrepkie noted that only 14 months remain before most fire survivors reach a key deadline -- the end of insurance rental payments for temporary housing. When those payments stop after
"There needs to be a significant amount of movement in the next three to six months," Okrepkie said.
By last week,
"It looks like the most unorganized subdivision I've ever built," said
The amount of work has markedly increased this summer, with slightly more than 100 homes started in the past month.
Here is a recap of other
Model homes in the burn zone
Fire survivors no longer need limit themselves to eyeing carpet swatches and architectural drawings when trying to picture what their rebuilt homes will look like. Now they can tour two model homes in
The models were opened this month by
At least one other builder plans to open a model home in the neighborhood this summer.
Other large builders said they don't need such models because they are essentially rebuilding the homes as originally designed. However, those builders still are providing ways for their clients to pick out new flooring, appliances, cabinetry and other fixtures.
About 200 guests attended the models' grand opening. Even clients who already had picked out one of at least 14 floor plans offered by
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