FishHawk Ranch Becomes First Green Community in Tampa Bay Area
June 3rd, 2009 Categories: FishHawk
Congratulations to the residents of FishHawk Ranch, on becoming the first green certified community in Hillsborough County and the largest in the Tampa Bay area.
With nature being one of this community’s cornerstones, and with 25 miles of trails weaving through the community and 1,300 acres of preserved open space, they are proud to say that FishHawk Ranch has always been green. Now it’s official. The Florida Green Building Coalition* has certified FishHawk Ranch as the first green community in Hillsborough County and the largest in the Tampa Bay area. The residents take great pride in living in a green community, and they’ve been inspired to actively do their part to help keep it beautiful.W
Features that earned FishHawk Ranch its Green Certification include:
- Over 25 miles of nature trails throughout the community, perfect for walking, jogging, and rollerblading
- Thousands of trees conserved throughout 1,300 acres of restored or preserved wetlands, plant and wildlife habitats
- Schools located on-site or within walking or biking distance, saving energy and encouraging healthy living
- Neighborhood parks within a quarter mile of every home in the community, contributing to the community’s natural and social environment
- Community pools provided throughout FishHawk Ranch, saving precious resources and reducing the need for individual homeowner pools
- On-site recycling provided at amenities, saving resources and energy
- Native shade trees planted along streets, enhancing the natural environment, providing relief from the sun, and helping to calm automobile traffic
- Utilities located underground where possible, saving trees and providing space for plant and tree canopies
- Enhanced water quality via the preservation of natural aquifer areas
- Approximately 30% of home sites situated to allow for solar energy capability
- Drought resistant native plants that conserve water and provide beautiful landscaping all year round
- Use of storm water and reclaimed water via a central irrigation system helps save valuable drinking water
- Home builders within FishHawk Ranch are encouraged to offer green home construction standards
- Educational programs and resources provided by onsite “green” specialists, making green education, training and resources available to all residents
* The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) is a non-profit corporation that provides a green building program for the State of Florida that defines, promotes and encourages sustainable efforts with environmental and economic benefits. Visit www.floridagreenbuilding.org for more information about the FGBC.
Rick Frissell- Diamond Dwellings Realty- Florida
813-653-1241
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