| ECOVILLAGE - Defined
Ecovillages are urban or rural communities of
people who strive to integrate a supportive social environment with
a low-impact, sustainable way of life. Typically, Ecovillages integrate
various aspects of ecological design and construction, alternative
energy, community-building practices, and much more.
Ecovillages typically build on various combinations
of three dimensions:
- Social/Community
- Ecological
- Cultural/Spiritual
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Ecovillages include an emphasis on pedestrian living, and a de-emphasis
on the dependence on the automobile. Reducing the need for auto
usage is accomplished by increasing on-site work and play, and by
locating the Ecovillage within easy pedestrian access to a full
range of existing shopping, services, and transportation.
By encouraging residential
interation, intergenerational, and mixed income participants, and
by making available a variety of unit sizes, amenities levels, and
prices, Ecovillages encourage and provide opportunity for a richer
and more diverse social environment.
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SUSTAINABILITY AT ECOVILLAGE AT JP
The project goals lead to values-based purchasing decisions
by future residents, who will have opportunity to participate in Ecovillage
programming, design, and selection of project amenities:
- Green design, including sustainable systems
- Green construction materials
- Green building practices
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Sustainable & Green Features List*
Energy Efficiency
and Alternative Energy Sources
- Passive cooling and ventilation
systems
- Centralized high efficiency
heating and hot water
- Building materials from
renewable or recycled materials
Social
and Lifestyle Features
- Live-work spaces
on site
- Pedestrian oriented site
planning
- Transit-oriented location
- Gardens and a variety
of open spaces
- Gathering nodes and benches,
- Playground, tot lot, and
on-site Montessori preschool
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