Arcadia Crossing’s 2025
Pretty Patio Contest
The contest.
Arcadia Crossing’s Pretty Patio Contest is an opportunity to show off your creativity and beautify your outdoor space—winners will receive a rent discount for July!
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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
Submissions due by midnight -
Friday, June 6, 2025
All participants will be notified when winners have been selected. Winners will be notified directly via both phone-call and email.
Get started.
Information, resources, and links to enter are all below!
The rules.
Whether it’s a plant paradise, a cozy coffee corner, or a string-light masterpiece, we want to see it! Just make sure all setups are in compliance with:
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The Community Rules and Regulations are part of your lease agreement and must be followed to ensure all alterations and setups can be considered.
Click here to review a blank copy of these rules and regulations.
Not sure if something is allowed? Click here to ask us.
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To review a blank copy of Arcadia Crossing’s lease agreement, click here. The following sections of the terms and conditions are relevant:
10 | Barbecues/Fire Pits
11 | Use of and Changes to Premises
12 | Damage
Patio policy.
Here are a few reminders about our patio policies:
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Furniture
All furniture should be specifically designed and intended for outdoor use only.Decorations
As with furniture, decorations need to be able to withstand the elements they’re exposed to and needs to be fully in compliance with the regulations provided in the Rules section. -
Curtains
All curtains, drapery, and mounting hardware must be specifically designed for outdoor use and should be primarily solid or natural colors. All hangings of this nature must be pre-approved for use by Management.Gates / Protective Mesh
Similar to curtains, these must be designed for outdoor use and must be approved by Management prior to installation.Affixed Items
Nothing can be permanently affixed to the walls or ceiling without prior approval from Management. In this context, permanent fixtures are those which require patchwork to repair once the item has been removed. -
Feeders
Any feeders must be specifically for birds only. Please do not utilize any feeders which are intended for animals other than our friends with wings!Lighting
Any additional lighting you choose to hang or install needs to be rated and intended for outdoor use. Anything that isn’t intended for outdoor use is a fire hazard and will need to be removed immediately.Installation of Feeders and Lighting
If you’d like to use mounting hardware that will require patchwork to repair once the fixture is removed, please obtain preapproval for this from Management beforehand. -
Fire pits and smokers (such as pellet, electric, gas, or charcoal) are prohibited.
Approved Grill/BBQ Types
As long as the grill is not designed to cook in a smoke-controlled environment. The following types are approved for general use:Electric
Propane
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All plants should be properly cared for:
Any dead plants or foliage needs to be removed (fire hazard)
Appropriate drainage trays and water management must be provided for each plant
Water should never fall from balconies or windows
Be sure to check out our Judging section for resources concerning pollinator-friendly plants!
Questions.
Not sure if something is allowed? Just ask! Email us, call our office, or submit this form:
Prizes.
Winners will receive rent discounts for July 2025!
Winners announced on June 6, 2025
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$ 125.00 off July 2025 Rent
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$ 100.00 off July 2025 Rent
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$ 75.00 off July 2025 Rent
Judging.
We’re looking for creativity, style, and overall wow-factor! We want to see you shine through your space, so don’t be afraid to show off your own style.
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We’ve been planting new trees and growth in our beautiful nature reserve, and with the influx of new blooms, we’re seeing an influx in our pollinators!
We’re excited to see what blooms next, and we’d love for you to be part of it! If you enjoy keeping plants, adding pollinator-friendly blooms to your patio helps expand this little ecosystem we nurture here at Arcadia Crossing.
Looking for ideas? See “Pollinator Patios” below for local resources on pollinators and plants perfect for your patio.
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The following resources are guides to the pollinators and plants which are native to our area. Check them out if you’re interested!
Pollinator Garden Card (2 pages)
Pacific Lowland Regional Guide (24 pages)