The perspectives on the following two pages illustrate two ideas for ground-oriented housing.
Sketch of a typical row house street. Elevated front stoops, porches, and deep overhangs give definition to the private entry while also enhancing the human scale of the street. Their tall profile and thin building footprint means a more efficient use of land and infrastructure. 
Sketch showing what a “Paris Block” courtyard building might look like.  These medium density residences are arranged within a matrix of short blocks and are terraced down the south-facing slope so they maximize access to the light and warmth of the sun.  At the same time, their articulated facades and four-storey scale maintain an urban expression along the streets.