Flat ground, high water tables and mixed housing
The land is flat and low, with levees along the river and in places a shallow water table. That can make trenches wet, slow curing in cool weather and make drainage a bigger issue than on a slope. Heavy valley clay also holds moisture, so we plan a base that lets water escape from under the slab.
Housing ranges from older bungalows near the river to infill projects and newer neighborhoods farther out. Older lots often have thin driveways and shared fences, while newer streets favor larger pads. Industrial areas and the port nearby bring heavy truck traffic, which can wear nearby streets and aprons.

