Renaissance Development Corp. Sebastian's development company is housed in a two-story building he constructed in 1992 on the area's main street. Although it is new, like all of the storefronts on Willamette Falls Drive, the building meets the area's design requirements for historic buildings. Sebastian, a certified master builder whose Street of Dreams houses have won top honors, said he enjoys building in Willamette because it offers everything a community could want and still provides easy access to other urban areas. His River's Edge development includes 41 lots overlooking a seven-acre park along the Tualatin River. In September, there will be a groundbreaking for the seven-acre corporate park.
People can work here and shop here, too.
It's a real working town. When he isn't working at the store, Farzanehpour swims, plays basketball at the school or rides his bike. He often takes the Tri-Met shuttle bus to the library in Oregon City or to the transit station, which offers easy transfers to other buses. Other Willamette youths have found work in the newer shopping areas next to the freeway. Willamette residents have a sense of stewardship, Awalt added.