A green community is livable and walkable. It has green space, schools and shops within walking distance from your home. You want to live in a home where you can walk or bike safely to where you need to go. And that is also better for your health. It's also more human and livable when you're out in the street engaging with other people, instead of driving everywhere in your car.
My vision of a green community reduces water use, manages stormwater properly, takes advantage of alternative energy sources and microgeneration. Its residents live in smart homes where they are able to monitor and manage their energy use intelligently and efficiently. Homes, stores and offices are built with superior building envelopes and more efficient appliances that reduce energy use, and they are designed with products that ensure high-quality indoor air.
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