Portal ee24.com offers you to make an excursion to a modern residential development "Houses on Dignajas street", built in the neighborhood of Ziepniekkalns, Riga.
Ziepniekkalns is located in the south of the city, on the west bank of Daugava (Western Dvina), just five minutes from the city centre. At the same time, it is a typical outskirts with panel and the red-brick high-rises. Construction in the district was started in the Soviet era, therefore there is an excellent infrastructure: schools, kindergartens, supermarkets, transport links.
Along with the wide avenues, some smaller streets with lots of greenery can be found in this neighborhood. One of them is Dignajas, where the constuction of six-story apartment buildings called "Dignājas ielas nami" ("Houses on Dignajas street" ) was started in 2006. Do you wonder why six-story? It turns out that for a comfortable life it is important for people to know their neighbors. It is uneasy in taller buildings, according to the designers.
The project is popular largely due to its location in a quiet area with plenty of greenery. The upper floors offer beautiful views of the Old Town and the Daugava River. Children's playground, underground and above-ground parkings, 24 hours security with video surveillance - all this creates a very comfortable environment , not only for parents with children, but also for the elderly.
Two-, three-and four-room turnkey apartments with gas supply and digital counters , are designed and built according to the latest achievements of science and technology. Prices are quite reasonable, about €1,500 per sq.m. For example, two-bedroom apartment with a total area of 89 sq.m costs €133,000.
Text: Vladimir Dmitriev, Riga, specially for ee24.com.