Westwood Plateau - Features

Features

The area features extensive greenbelts that protect existing creeks. Almost half the area, or 700 acres (2.8 km2) was retained as green space in this way, including a 400 meter high promontory at the center of Ridge Park. 2349 Detached single family style homes make up the majority of the buildings in the area. Lot sizes per home vary between 0.10 to 0.30 acres (1,200 m2), with most being in the 0.10 to 0.15-acre (610 m2) range. Townhomes, duplexes, and condominium style homes contribute another 2174 units. Due to the extensive preservation of natural areas the effective population density is less than 12 people per acre making it a low density suburb. However, the build up area itself, at 22 people per acre, would classify it as a compact neighborhood. Although touted as a plateau the area is actually sloped rising from between 60–100 meters above sea level to over 300 meters. Gently curving roads climb to this level where a golf course is located.