subject: Soave Enterprises Shows Going Green Has Never Been So Beautiful [print this page] Homeowners today desire to be a part of neighborhoods that possess a community vibe, with wide green spaces and neighbors who know each other's names. Some home builders are doing more to create eco-friendly developments. Savvy investors and developers like Soave Enterprises recognize that buyers are seeking homes and communities that reflect their priorities and passions. One of those emerging priorities is the GREEN movement which has swept the building industry.
Innovative Living
One such development is in Loudon County, Virginia, and has proven that high tech and green spaces can be beautifully intertwined. Brambleton, the nation's first Verizon-enhanced fiber optic neighborhood, recently received a Merit Award from PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) for community.
From its conception, natural features, along with the latest technology, were planned for the infrastructure of this 2,000-acre residential and retail community. Brambleton's common areas, pools and on-site offices incorporate creative plantings and stone recovered during construction. Thousands of square feet of planting beds and trees support tranquil, winding pathways. The community is not only home to more than 2,000 families; Brambleton's water features also attract scores of ducks, geese, herons, and other aquatic wildlife.
Taking Notes from History:
This movement toward a planned community is not new. One of the earliest on record is Miletus, Greece, which was begun in the fourth century B.C. In the early 20th century, the British "Garden City" movement was the genesis of modern-day planned communities. Today, developers who incorporate superb amenities and quality infrastructure in communities are hitting the right note with homeowners.
Home buyers today also appreciate and recognize the value of a community that incorporates a thoughtful environmental approach in its planning and execution. As a result of this type of careful planning, residents often have access to miles of scenic trails, shady playgrounds, and numerous fields for sports right in their backyard.
Helping to sustain the GREEN movement, communities may also feature shopping, entertainment and dining within walking distance of homes. The environmental beauty of the community further encourages exploration by foot rather than by car. Brambleton combines modern conveniences, including a technologically advanced infrastructure, with a small town feeling. "We are a true neighborhood," explained Kim Adams, Brambleton's Director of Marketing, "Families here, from all backgrounds, share a community value system." Adams indicated that Brambleton's central location within the suburban Washington, D.C., area is what initially entices people to investigate the Soave Enterprises development. "The warmth of the community convinces them to make it their home," she said.
Heritage Landscape Services, landscape partner to Brambleton and Soave Enterprises, received the official recognition for the PLANET award. PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, is an international association serving over 4,000 lawn care professionals, landscape management contractors, design/build/installation professionals, and interior plantscapers. The Environmental Improvement Awards Program reflects PLANET's commitment to creating and preserving the beauty of our landscape.
