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It is an infill development
that intensifies an urban land us, etc with a small footprint |
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It is highly energy efficient (insulation,
orientation, appliances, water use etc.) |
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Non– or low-toxicity building materials
and coatings were used wherever economically feasible |
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Alternative paving materials will be
used wherever feasible |
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Landscaping is xerophytic, or low
water use, due to a predominantly native plant palette and
habitat that harmonically integrates nature and people – infusing
more water into the landscape (and aquifer) than is
taken out |
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Where
common lawn and water-intensive exotic fruit trees
exceed native palette low water usage,
harvesting earthworks and mulch will be used to
reduce these water needs and residents will be
encouraged to stay within the native palette low
water usage range in back yards |
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Water harvesting and water flow management
will be of principle importance as the topography of the land
is modified |
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Community
gardens focus on organic produce.
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Many facilities are shared (laundry,
cleaning, accessories, tools etc.) |
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The common house provides for shared
social and dining facilities for those who choose |
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Light, noise, and air pollution will
be minimized by an undulating periphery ferro concrete wall
built on berms, by native landscaping to attract birds (and
their songs) and as a buffer, and by common wall condo construction |
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Recycle, Reuse, Reduce: An active composting and recycling program, bulk buying, and a monthly give-away day all contribute to the community's environmental focus. |
