Developers
Curating the land to hold water is a gift to the future, and makes economic sense today!
We have learned so much about how our wonderful world works. As we better understand the relationship between soil, land and water, we can see new opportunities to remedy the mistakes of the past. The land is not a 'blank slate' it has both a history and a future. As humans, we have the capacity to see the history and create the future. Given the shifting weather patterns, we need to be very conscious of water and work to ensure that our water supply is resilient. One of the best ways is to keep as much of the rainfall we get as possible. This is where developers can become stewards of the future.
By designing land to hold water, before building, the design will make the most of site and ensure it will be more resilient, into the future. By designing with nature, the energy load for residents and businesses can be reduced by 50%. Designing with nature is cost-effective, often reducing building cost by 20%, which can be enough to eliminate or reduce the need for gap funding for affordable housing projects.
By designing land to hold water, before building, the design will make the most of site and ensure it will be more resilient, into the future. By designing with nature, the energy load for residents and businesses can be reduced by 50%. Designing with nature is cost-effective, often reducing building cost by 20%, which can be enough to eliminate or reduce the need for gap funding for affordable housing projects.
Landscape Design
Understanding the natural benefits and placement of the site, the builder and developer can reduce their own costs in a mutually beneficial way. By taking advantage of the natural shape of the land, grading costs and drainage costs can be reduced. By taking advantage of the site setting, long-term energy and maintenance costs can be reduced.
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Water
Buyers of developed property can expect to see it thrive and hold more water, over time. Village Homes was able to hold water one foot down in the first year, but 17 feet down in three years. After 50 years, it absorbed five inches of rain in one day without flooding. All of these results start with good initial design and skillful implementation.
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Development Benefits
Water wise landscape design can save thousands on infrastructure costs for the builder and an equal amount for building owners on heat and energy costs. By utilizing an understanding of nature, the site can be developed in a manner that reduces both building costs and maintenance costs.
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