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La Cuentista Green Building Concepts

Green Home Concepts on Land Development and Lot Preparation:
  • La Cuentista is Albuquerque’s first “all green” home community.
  • The intention is to minimize environmental impacts by protecting, restoring and enhancing the natural features and environmental quality of the home site.
  • The layout is designed to create environmental links between each area.
  • There are requirements for all homes built in the community to achieve at least a Bronze level as designated by the National Association of Home Builders.
  • Selection of indigenous plants will enhance and attract native habitat.
  • By using the existing natural systems, we help to create an enhancement or regeneration of the ecological system.
  • Tie storm water mitigation into the overall hydrology using existing arroyos, etc.
  • Efforts are to exceed local jurisdiction’s code requirements and significantly enhance the value of the property.
  • The SWPPP program will be implemented as part of the subdivision planning.
  • Over 30% of the community is allocated for open space and walking paths.
  • Alleyways are planned for 18’ wide and research is underway to utilize an environmentally friendly recycled impervious surface.
  • With alleyways in place, front roads may allow for less than is what is typical of City right-of-way requirements.
  • Reduce street widths to save money on materials and allow for more open space.
  • Rollover curbs will enhance the overall use of the interior roads.
  • Sharing of driveways or parking may be implemented to minimize need for blacktop and allow for more open space.
  • Recycling of existing site materials will be implemented (stone, gravel, etc).
  • Vegetation preservation of indigenous plants will be a priority in the design of the community.
  • Add landscaping along streets to further reduce storm water runoff and heat island effect.
  • Create a more attractive and pedestrian friendly development.
  • Specify highly efficient streetlights or consider solar powered lights to reduce energy use and electrical distribution costs.
  • The design of the community will make it inviting and open to the surrounding communities.
  • The community will provide open space and walking paths for recreational enjoyment.
  • The area is surrounded by future large and small retail spaces to offer convenient shopping values for residents.
 
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