Olson Homes Willow Walk Spotlighted as One of California's Most Successful Redevelopment Communities

Willow Walk in Compton, CA

The City of Compton's newest residential community, Willow Walk, has been recognized as one of California's most successful redevelopment projects and currently leads the nation in homebuyer satisfaction for new home communities.

Developed on a 6.5 acre vacant site, the Willow Walk website was designed by The City of Compton and The Olson Company. This collaboration focused on the enhancement of the local residential and retail business district offering home buyers 124 stylish townhomes in a neighborhood setting just a short walk to Compton's downtown shopping district, services and City Hall.

Residents and local commuters utilize the adjacent MetroLink transit stop at Willow Walk providing convenient, economical transportation options to employment, retail, entertainment and recreation throughout the Los Angeles area. "We are extremely proud of the success Willow Walk has generated for our city and the surrounding region," said Eric Perrodin, Mayor, City of Compton. "This is a good example of a public / private partnership that comes together with a common vision to create affordable home opportunities in a convenient, In-town location," noted Mayor Perrodin.

Willow Walk was recognized as the nation's highest scoring new home community for homebuyer move in & delivery satisfaction according to Eliant, the foremost consumer research company to the new home building industry. Willow Walk scored top honors for buyer surveys from over 173 new home communities throughout the United States for the period of April - September, 2008 and includes 11 criteria such as the sales purchase experience, home options, construction and home readiness.

First time home buyer Sheri Ingram couldn't be happier with her experience. "I chose to buy my new home at Willow Walk because of the affordable pricing, location to transportation and it was close to my job. I could not have made this happen without the help of The City of Compton and The Olson Company," said Ingram, a recent Willow Walk homebuyer. read more