Recognizing a few of Denver’s “Greener” Neighborhoods

Stapleton, Lowry, and the Geos Neighborhood Among Denver’s Eco-Friendly Communities!

Since we are at the midpoint of a two-day Eco-Broker seminar, I am truly inspired to recognize a few environmentally friendly neighborhoods in the Denver metro area. TeamCox Realtors commends these communities for their true dedication to our environment.

• Stapleton: It is hard to believe that Stapleton, the site of Denver’s old airport, is the largest urban-infill redevelopment project in the country. The trendy community, recently ranked third among Natural Home Magazine’s, “Best Green Housing Developments,” is truly committed to green building and energy preservation. One of the highlights on Stapleton’s lengthy “green” resume is that all homes are Energy Star certified, meaning that Stapleton builders must adhere to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s stringent guidelines. In addition, Stapleton implemented a prairie habitat restoration project, completed an extensive eco-restoration of Westerly Creek, showcases 1,100 acres of parks and open space, and boasts many homes with solar panels. 

• Lowry:  Lowry’s new EastPark neighborhood, by McStain Neighborhoods, will focus on water efficiency and preservation. A joint project between Denver Water, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and McStain Neighborhoods, the project will feature approximately 40 homes with high-efficiency packages, ultimately saving approximately 28,000 gallons of water per year that will significantly lower residents’ utility bills.   

• Geos Neighborhood: The nation’s largest zero-energy, master-planned community will be located in Arvada. Construction on the 250-unit project is slated to begin this fall, and the homes will be start in the $200’s. According to a statement issued by the developer, the Geos Neighborhoods’ “on-site solar and geothermal systems are designed to supply 100 percent of the community’s energy needs and work in conjunction with energy consumption patterns that are markedly lower than those found in the nation’s average homes.” This is a truly amazing project, and will hopefully be a model for future developments.

For more information on environmentally friendly Denver real estate, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060.

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