You can see the entire city lights. The strict subdivision rules also attracted builders and buyers, he says. The subdivision sets minimum levels for trees and landscaping. Wood roofs are a must, and homes must be made of natural materials - cedar and brick are most popular. To drive through Prairie Tree is to see many of the city's largest homes.
Pillars rise a dramatic two stories to flank many front doors.
The neighborhood could be part of window maker's dream. Yet the neighborhood is young. The trees will take years to catch up to the houses that now dominate the landscape. Walk down the Prairie Tree streets, and you're likely to meet doctors, lawyers, teachers, certified public accountants, sales representatives and executives. These affluent families are generally college graduates, married with some children.