Safety, Laundry, Storage, Parking, Energy Efficiency/Green Construction
The development will include numerous safety features:
Each unit will be equipped with emergency pull systems located in the master bathroom and bedroom. These stations will activate audible siren and visible strobe outside each unit entry
Exterior, motion-sensor activated lighting at each unit
180-degree viewer and deadbolts in each front door
Single hung, double-pane locking windows; each window sash has two locks for each window for added security
Garage door openers with automatic interior lighting in each garage
Strategically placed photo cell activated site lighting
Landscaping will minimize obstructions of views at entrances and garage doors
Coordination with local sheriff or police department to develop and implement a safety/block-watch program
Each unit will feature a laundry room with washer/dryer hookup
Each unit will incorporate numerous storage areas:
One and a half car garage with additional square footage and three rows of storage shelving at rear of garage
Shelving in laundry rooms located above washer and dryer
Two closets will be provided in the master bedroom, generous closet space in second bedroom, coat closet, and linen closet
Ample parking:
Each unit has an attached garage, with room for an additional car in the driveway
Several overflow parking lots scattered throughout the site
Ten or more additional parking spaces at the community building
The Development team intends to certify the development under the 2011 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria: The units have been designed with energy efficiency in mind, and will meet the EPA Energy Star Home Version 3.0 to help reduce utility costs for the residents and improve the overall operating budget for the property. An upgraded insulation package including spray foam, batt insulation, and Tyvek wrap will dramatically reduce utility bills by reducing heat/cooling loss to the exterior and minimizing air infiltration into the unit, and will provide superior soundproofing of each apartment. The entire development has been approached with conservation in mind to reduce impact to the environment and costs where possible.