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40th Street of Dreams Benefits Home Builders Foundation

A new vision for a classic neighborhood Watch the dream take shape this summer at The Highlands, the 2015 site of the NW Natural Street of Dreams®. Elegance and refinement will combine with a modern aesthetic and innovative features to make this year’s Street even more special than you can imagine. This year’s featured builders forge a new era of Northwest regional style, including the remodeled mid-century modern Shaw House, designed by Oregon’s own John Yeon, integral to The Highlands.

Lake Oswego, July 29th, 2015. More than 1,500 people attended the VIP Block Party to kick off the 2015 Street of Dreams. The Home Builders Foundation (HBA) received a check for $7,600 raised from ticket sales to the event. The donation will assist HBF’s mission to build and renovate housing for the homeless in the Portland metro area.

Attendees of the NW Natural Street of Dreams will have the opportunity to support HBF all month by adding $1 to their ticket price.

The Street of Dreams is located in The Highlands in Lake Oswego which is North of Lake Oswego High School. Parking for the show is located off site. Visitors need to park in designated locations and ride the shuttle to the show. Approximate shuttle ride time is 5-7 minutes.

Hours of Operation

10:00am – 9:00pm, purchase tickets until 7:30pm everyday

Tickets

General Admission – $17.00 each person and Children 10 & Under – Free

This year’s NW Natural Street of Dream’s builders took on the remodel of the mid-century modern “Shaw House”, designed by Oregon’s own John Yeon. It’s one of the nine homes on display through August 30th. Many of this years’ homes feature contemporary indoor-outdoor living with floor to ceiling windows and carefully placed covered outdoor living areas.

There was a big crowd at the VIP Block Party to kick of the 2015 Street of Dreams in Lake Oswego.

Guests tour nine homes, including this one from Brian Schmidt Builder.

There are numerous events that benefit the HBA’s charity, including a special party for Doernbecher.

The Doernbecher event is a VIP event on August 17th.

Portland’s own Patrick Lamb provided entertainment at the Xfinity Stage on VIP night.

Portland Cider provided cider to event attendees.

Cara Pepper Day from Z’ivo Wines poured tastings for guests.

2015 NW Natural Street of Dreams Chair Rudy Kadlus talks to KGW’s Cassidy Quinn about the Home Builders Foundation, the non-profit recipient of funds raised at the Block Party.

Here’s more event information:

Come visit the 2015 NW Natural Street of Dreams, The Highlands in Lake Oswego, located North of Lake Oswego High School. Parking for the show is located offsite. Please park in the designated locations and ride the shuttle to the show. Approximate shuttle ride time is 5-7 minutes.

Saturday and Sunday
4000 Kruse Way Place
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Monday through Friday
2500 Country Club Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Certain days may require the use of overflow parking lots. For handicap accommodations, please contact 503-684-1880.

Every weekend, the Lake Oswego Trolley will transport guests from downtown Lake Oswego to The Highlands. So whether you are shopping at the Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market or having lunch at one of downtown’s fantastic restaurants, hop on the trolley at 2nd Street & A Avenue to come to the show.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.