Enjoy the green life
What does it mean to live a “green” life? Recycle? Of course. Tap into alternative energy sources? Absolutely. But what about your every day habits? Consider the impact of walking more and driving less.
North Hills puts over 100 goods and services within steps of home...allowing you to park your car in its rightful place and enjoy the benefits of a true urban lifestyle. Save time and money by limiting car trips. Improve your health and the air quality by walking instead of driving.
Since 2001, Kane Realty Corporation has embraced the principals of New Urbanism: Walkability, Connectivity, Mixed-Use, Quality of Life. It’s really no wonder that Kane Realty Corporation was awarded The Triangle Business Journal’s Green Award for Land Development.
Join the revolution. Enjoy the green life. Park & Market.
“The greenest car is the one that is not needed for every trip to get from one place to another. Well-planned, compact development that reduces auto dependency is as critical to protecting the environment as cars that use less fuel.” — Richard Rosan, CEO, Urban Land Institute
Outside:
- Urban Infill / redevelopment of dated suburban sites
- Re-use of existing City Infrastructure
- New Urbanist / Smart Growth street network plan & pedestrian connectivity
- Crushed asphalt roads & used as construction stone
- Re-used appliances / fixtures of demolished apartments (habitat for humanity)
- Donated / Moved / Re-used several houses instead of demolishing (Builders of Hope – Barrington Village)
- Saved 5+ acres of existing trees
- Preserved 10+ acres of open space & wetlands
- Dedicated land as greenway easement
- Cutting edge stormwater management: Underground detention basin and sand filter
- Immediate access to Raleigh bus lines
Inside:
- Salt water pool, heated with photovoltaic cell solar panels
- Energy efficient lighting
- LED in courtyards, Compact Fluorescent fixtures in common areas, Metal Halide fixtures in parking deck
- Energy Star Appliances
- Front load washers available
- Low E windows selected
- Programmable thermostats utilized
- Plumbing lines contained within interior walls
- Low impact / sustainable design in landscaping
- IPM Program (Integrated Pest Management): plants selected for least chemical requirements (disease and drought resistant)
- Organic fertilizer and soil amendments used
- Irrigation designed for smart water use (avoid over-spray, separate zones, rain sensors, drip irrigation where possible)
- Exceeded shade tree requirements – lowers HVAC use long term
- Recycled content used in construction
- Used local materials and construction suppliers where possible
- Implemented recycling program onsite for all construction contractors
- Efficient location of water heaters: less than 30 ft from hot water needs
- Upgraded to environmentally friendly Freon (R-410 versus R-22)
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