Tempe Micro Estates

2024 Crescordia Award Recipients

Tempe’s Micro Estates is a .67 acre site which consists of thirteen small (600 SF) environmentally friendly houses that fit the scale of the surrounding neighborhood. The size and arrangement of the homes provides affordability and a generous central garden space. Because the developer was also a land-trust, the ownership is based on 99-year renewable leases. To keep the homes affordable over time, each owner must pass down 25% of their built-up equity to subsequent owners. The project garnered a tremendously positive response from the community and several other cities within the Phoenix Metro Area are considering similar projects.