“The key is finding that perfect balance where your home feels substantial yet harmonious with the landscape,” Karala says.

Public land is a promising place to build what Western cities need most and mostly don’t allow: homes and apartments for low-wage workers.

The home proceeded to go through several more owners, including the Briggs family who owned it for 35 ... Hose bought it along with an acre of land. The living space was enlarged with two ...