Developments across the country are working to attain green status, but the best of these projects take into account materials as well as location. In Denver, The Glenarm (a development just off the downtown corridor) recently reduced its prices from $419,000 to $393,000, making the base unit more affordable. Last year, Denver Infill, which covers projects in the metro Denver area that fill in vacant lots (whether abandoned or underutilized) wrote about the project last year.

One of the unique features of The Glenarm is its location right off the light rail line and its easy accessibility to downtown. The development is situated between 21st Street and 22nd Street, a block behind The Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast (written about previously on 2nd Green Revolution).

The development will have numerous eco-conscious features, including:

• 2.1 kW Photovoltaic (PV) Solar System – with an upgrade available for additional panels.
• Energy Star qualified dual pane, Low E glass windows.
• Floor to ceiling windows on the living room, dining and kitchen level to allow more natural light into your home.
• Sustainable hardwood flooring in the living, dining and first floor stairs.
• GE appliances with Energy Star qualified refrigerator and dishwasher.
• Kohler® fixtures including EPA Water Sense dual flush toilets.
• Energy Star qualified Trane 96.7% AFUE furnace.
• Energy Star qualified Trane up to 16 Seer air conditioner.
• Tree lined streets provide shade.
• Water conserving landscaping in the front of each home and around the garage areas.
• Low flow faucets and EPA Water Sense dual flush toilets.
• Urban infill community with a Walk Score of 85 out of 100 and within walking distance to Light Rail for car free access in and around Denver.
• Recycle bins in the garage and a composting bin for each home.
• The insulation combined with the sealing of all penetrations is designed to tightly seal your home’s envelope to keep heat or cool air inside.
• Recycling existing site material and building waste during the construction process.
• Panasonic Whisper Green® fan set to a specific PSI to maintain air quality in your home.
• A duct leakage test prior to insulation to ensure the air reaches its proper destination for heating and cooling your home.
• RTD (Regional Transportation District) Light Rail Stop at 20th & Welton for car free access in and around Denver.

By building well insulated, efficient homes in the heart of the city, the developer Summit Legend has committed to urban renewal that is essential for creating sustainable communities.

- Eric Wilson

[image source: TheGlenarm.com]