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Along with saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas
emissions, MHBA members have worked to preserve and
enhance natural elements in planned communities.
A feature on the Genstar's Linden Woods development,
which turned 20 in 2000, noted that the developer had
planted 3,000 trees — ash and basswood (linden) — in
the community, which boasted three lakes with natural
shorelines, two fountains, a pedestrian bridge, pathways
and parks.
In 2003, Ladco Company Ltd. introduced naturalized
wetlands in Royalwood, along with native grasses,
walking and biking trails, parks and playgrounds. Today,
nature- and people-friendly spaces have become the new
standard in planned communities. With more diverse
housing mixes, integrated commercial development and
designs that accommodate seniors who plan to age in
place, it's a standard that bodes well for the future.
PROMOTING
THE PARADE
— Cont'd from page 14
SOUTHLANDS VILLAGE
22 Parade of Homes Spring 2018
