Press  Release    

June 16, 2015

Community  Builders  Break  Ground  on  Innovative  Urban  Development  in   Downtown  Bakersfield—17th  Place  Townhomes   A  group  of  local  investors,  led  by  Councilmember  Bob  Smith  and  his  son  Austin  Smith,  recently  broke   ground  on  a  44-­‐unit  luxury  urban  townhome  development.  An  invite-­‐only  groundbreaking  celebration  will   take  place  June  18,  2015.  Respected  community  members,  including  Mayor  Harvey  L.  Hall  and  Richard   Chapman  of  the  Kern  Economic  Development  Corporation,  are  scheduled  to  speak  about  the  project  and   what  it  means  for  the  larger  Bakersfield  community.        

Austin  Smith  explains:  “We  are  eager  to  take  part  in  the  emergence  of  downtown.  There  is  a  larger   movement  to  develop  Bakersfield’s  central  core,  and  we  feel  honored  to  be  a  part  of  it.  This  project   represents  our  attempt  to  keep  pace  with  the  demand  for  urban  living  in  our  community.”        

17th  Place  Townhomes  will  be  the  first  market-­‐rate  community  within  the  city  center.  The  development  is   nestled  in  the  heart  of  downtown  Bakersfield  on  a  1.25-­‐acre  site  between  17th,  18th,  N,  and  O  Streets.   17th  Place  will  fill  a  need  for  those  who  seek  the  excitement  and  convenience  of  living  in  an  upscale  urban   setting.  Residents  will  find  themselves  steps  away  from  The  Padre,  The  Fox  Theater,  Rabobank  Arena,  the   Arts  &  Entertainment  District,  Mill  Creek  Park,  Maya  Cinema,  Bakersfield  Museum  of  Art,  and  dozens  of   dining  options.      

Smart  design  and  livability  went  into  every  architectural  decision  for  17th  Place.  The  modern  design  of   17th  Place  reflects  a  new  wave  of  progress  for  downtown  Bakersfield,  executed  with  timelessness  and   sophistication.  Each  three-­‐level  townhome  includes  a  private  entrance  and  large  windows  with  expansive   views  of  downtown  or  the  mountains.  The  entire  community  will  be  gated  for  added  security.  At  17th   Place,  spacious  two-­‐bedroom  townhomes  and  community  spaces  are  full  of  high-­‐end  features  and   finishes,  such  as  private  garages,  in-­‐unit  washers  and  dryers,  quartz  countertops,  stainless  steel  energy-­‐ efficient  kitchen  appliances,  quality  cabinets,  vinyl  plank  flooring,  ultra  high-­‐speed  Wi-­‐Fi,  LED  lighting,  no-­‐ VOC  paint,  lush  drought  sensitive  landscaping,  secure  courtyard  space,  tranquil  fountains,  barbeque,  and   fire  pit.      

Prospective  residents  interested  in  learning  more  information  are  invited  to  email   [email protected].      

Media  Contact:  Austin  Smith,  (661)  444-­‐5665   ###