Cypress Mill unveiled Monday

Perry News Herald Article, October 13-14, 2006

Pallets of reclaimed brick stand stacked in a near-century old warehouse, awaiting the construction phase of a new 250 acre traditional neighborhood development which will be known as Cypress Mill.

Beginning Monday, October 16, details of the development will be shared during a design presentation workshop and charrette at the Perry Woman’s Club, unveiling a conceptual master plan and vision sketches of the neighborhood development along with exhibit boards spotlighting project highlights.

Cypress Mill will be located at the former site of the historic Burton-Swartz Cypress Company, most recently home to Consolidated Forest Products. The 250 acre site which sits to the west end of Main Street behind Doctors’ Memorial Hospital, will be developed by Cypress Mill Development, LLC, a group of longtime Perry land owners, residents and business owners.

A major focus has been on reclaiming and incorporating as many original historical materials as possible into the new project design, including bricks, logs and concrete from existing foundations. Existing trees will also be included in reclamation efforts. The developers look forward to sharing their vision of a traditional neighborhood development that will include a mix of residential, retail, commercial, office, civic and public open spaces within a town square setting.