[RED_PDXer]

I've lived in several homes with kitchens facing the street. That's not a flaw in the design, because usually the living room or dining room faces the street as well, which is an opportunity to connect to the neighborhood. Of course, a front door usually helps. While thoughtfully crafted as an island, this project is little better than those 70's apartment buildings with parking in front and a solid stucco wall facing the street.