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CONSTRUCTION and DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS

The construction concepts of MDA-Development are structured around a Design-Build approach to total site development.  As such, all land and design responsibilities are solely those of MDA-Development.  The construction process is joint-ventured with highly-reputable, pre-qualified General Contractors of MDA-Development's choosing.  MDA-Development uses a phased-design construct format, in which the entire project is master-planned and the construction is broken down into logical phases, based upon the needs of our clients.

MDA-Development purchased this particular piece of undeveloped property in late 1994 and has been actively working to improve the existing natural conditions and developing different marketing strategies for this development.   MDA-Development decided to design this entire project based upon a different philosophy that most Montana residential upscale clients are seeking.  

Heretofore the typical upscale investor was only interested in "log type " construction in Montana due to the prevailing mood of the general contractors of the areas.  This has now changed with MDA-Development's  "master planned" concept.  Many "Baby Boomer Generation" clients now feel the need to re-connect with nature and seek a higher quality of lifestyle in their life's focus.  MDA-Development MASTER PLAN and Projected Schedule are delineated as follows:

Phase ONE, Site INFRASTRUCTURE  

PRELIMINARY SITE DESIGN, (completed)

SITE ENTRANCE: This is the exact site where the electronically activated slide gate and external fencing will be located. Please note above the green grassy area ahead you should see a bright red Chevrolet fullsize 4x4 extended cab pickup truck in the very exact same location as in the photograph below of the retention basin or pond below. The trail leading to the right extends for about 40 feet and serves as the earthen dam for the lower retention basin or pond or overflow pond.

The roadway system has been completed from the site entrance all the way to the Eagles nest site (top site).  As the needs dictate, enhancement work continues to be ongoing.  Please note that the roadwork

UTILITY EASEMENTS, (completed)

PRIMARY SERVICES, (completed)

• 14,400 VOLT PRIMARY ELECTRICAL POWER

• TELEPHONE

•  DSL, (High Speed Internet)  BROADBAND CAPABILITIES

Phase TWO, Site DEVELOPMENT

RETENTION BASINS/PONDS/ARTESIAN SPRINGS, CISTERN, (completed) A thirty-foot-deep retention-basin was developed in 1999 to handle all the runoff from the 5 major artesian springs contained on the land.  This retention-basin serves as a primary watering source for the many native species of wildlife that inhabit the property -- including white-tail deer, elk, moose, grouse and wild turkeys.  Note the location of this fullsize Chevrolet 4x4 pickup truck when compared to the photo above in the site entrance.

DOJO PARKING LOT, the nice large level parking lot area for the dojo structure overlooks the artesian springs and retention basin/pond area. The retention basin/pond is approximately 200 feet in elevation below the location of the pickup. The road leading upward leads to the actual dojo structure building pad area as shown the below photograph.

DOJO PAD DEVELOPMENT, the dojo structure will be constructed on this nice level building pad that also looks down upon the nice artesian springs, retention basin/pond for natural viewing of the many species of wildlife that utilize this water source.   The entire pad is totally surrounded by larch and fir trees on all sides to protect from the wind and elements and to also function as an visual barrier and natural screening element.  The upper roadway at the bottom of this photo leads to the retreat site in the photo below.

RETREAT-SITE PAD DEVELOPMENT, this building pad was created to construct a 4-sectionable retreat structure. It is adjacent to a very nice artesian spring, and has a limited view of the retention basin/pond below.  It is located slightly uphill from the dojo site, and is totally surrounded by landscaping features to ensure total protection from the elements and visual screening from all sides for total privacy.   The view created by this site is the north end of the beautiful Mission Mountains.

EAGLES NEST SITE building pad development, (completed) The view from the Eagle's Nest site is southeastern and overlooks both the "Bear Wilderness" (south of Glacier National Park) and the start of the beautiful Mission Mountains.                    (lower bench overlooking Smith Lake)

Eagle's Nest site Roping Arena location (upper bench)            (overlooking the City of Kalispell)

HYDROSEEDING, (completed)

Preliminary elevation sketch of Eagle's Nest structure with lowest native rock organic concrete level resting on the lower bench with a view towards Smith Lake and the "Spotted Bear Wilderness", just south of Glacier National Park and north of the "Bob Marshall Wilderness". The primary entrance of the structure is located on the second level facing the roping arena on the upper bench.   The people depicted in this sketch on the second level are close to the front door and  primary entrance where guests are received.

DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN/BUILD RE-SALE PARCELS

• SITE ONE PAD DEVELOPMENT

• SITE TWO PAD DEVELOPMENT

• SITE THREE PAD DEVELOPMENT

• SITE FOUR PAD DEVELOPMENT

Phase Four, CONSTRUCTION

• DOJO structure

• RETREAT SITE, (4-sectionable)

• EAGLES NEST SITE, (Second and Third Floors)

Phase Five, CONSTRUCTION

• SITE ONE, DESIGN-BUILD DEVELOPMENT

• SITE TWO, DESIGN-BUILD DEVELOPMENT

• SITE THREE, DESIGN-BUILD DEVELOPMENT

• SITE FOUR, DESIGN-BUILD DEVELOPMENT

Commencing at the start of  Phase Three, Eagles Nest First Level, MDA-Development shall select (3) previously pre-qualified local General Contractors, their subsequent Sub Contractors and work forces and initiate the DESIGN-BUILD concept for the remainder of the project.