Typically, a building’s ongoing energy and water use outstrips the environmental impact associated with building it. According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Center for Sustainable Development, buildings consume 16% of the world’s total water supply. As a GreenPoint rated community, Colony Park is designed to use water more efficiently and effectively. No matter where you turn at Colony Park, you’ll see that sustainable landscaping is key. California native plants abound here and thrive on less water and fewer pesticides. The community’s state-of-the-art irrigation controllers, precision sprinkler heads, and irrigation methods designed to match specific plant types also ensure water gets where it’s needed, which reduces run-off and evaporation.
