Goals

• Make appropriate use of the land
• Use water, energy, materials and other resources efficiently
• Enhance human health and wellness
• Strengthen local economies and communities
• Conserve plants, animals, endangered species and natural habitats
• Protect cultural, archaeological and significant     agricultural resources
• Create a nice place to live in
• Be economical to build, maintain and operate

Sustainable Community Principles

• Ecological site design: minimize development footprint, on-site erosion control, water purification/pollution reduction, and stormwater management (bio-swales, bio-filters, pervious paving)
• Transportation alternatives: promote bicycle, pedestrian, NEV and transit use
• Waste reduction, re-use and recycle
• On-site management of sewage and organic wastes: such as greywater systems, biological wastewater treatment and community composting
• Promote energy efficiency
• Promote use of renewable energy: photovoltaics, solar, geothermal pumps, wind turbines, micro-turbines and fuel cells
• Maximize water efficiency and conservation, domestic and irrigation
• Use of renewable, re-usable, durable, low toxicity materials and resources
• Protect, enhance, restore wildlife habitat and appropriate existing native vegetation
• Employ appropriate landscape, considering climate, region, drought-tolerance, source, habit, culture, application and maintenance
• Promote human well-being for all groups, all ages: health, physical activity, education, social dynamics, cultural opportunities, ecological awareness
• Promote efficient construction activities: minimize area of exposed soil, achieve net zero erosion and sedimentation, protect existing vegetation to be preserved, re-use existing vegetation