One of the founding principals of Edgemont is a dedication to thoughtful decision-making. Before we made any plans, we took a step back and made the decision to be mindful stewards of the land.
We converted the previously approved golf course into 187 acres of open space.
With this decision we supported our stewardship goal, and made the single largest reduction in our environmental impact. The elimination of the golf course drastically reduced water usage, use of chemical sprays, removal of trees and soil disruption. It also allowed us to provide protection for the more sensitive areas such as steeper slopes and canyons while reducing disruption of wildlife migration patterns. This change also resulted in a total density reduction of 265 units.
With this decision we supported our stewardship goal, and made the single largest reduction in our environmental impact. The elimination of the golf course drastically reduced water usage, use of chemical sprays, removal of trees and soil disruption. It also allowed us to provide protection for the more sensitive areas such as steeper slopes and canyons while reducing disruption of wildlife migration patterns. This change also resulted in a total density reduction of 265 units.
All roads were mindfully built to preserve trees and reduce impact.
In our land planning efforts, roads were placed in a manner that minimized disturbances and utilized natural drainage patterns. Some of the larger trees that were removed to build the roads were milled into lumber on the site, and were used in the building of homes, and of the Community Lodge. Smaller trees were chipped on site to use on the walking trails within our trail system, which currently encompass over ten miles.
In our land planning efforts, roads were placed in a manner that minimized disturbances and utilized natural drainage patterns. Some of the larger trees that were removed to build the roads were milled into lumber on the site, and were used in the building of homes, and of the Community Lodge. Smaller trees were chipped on site to use on the walking trails within our trail system, which currently encompass over ten miles.
Utilities were buried and natural gas installed.
We buried almost a mile of existing power lines along County Road 240. We also installed a natural gas line extension 14,000’ to the site, eliminating propane tanks and thousands of truck trips to refill the tanks, and providing a cleaner and more efficient energy source for heating. Homes situated along the extension route (but not within Edgemont) were also able to take advantage of the new service. Lastly, we also provide incentives to use only EPA-approved fireplaces.
We buried almost a mile of existing power lines along County Road 240. We also installed a natural gas line extension 14,000’ to the site, eliminating propane tanks and thousands of truck trips to refill the tanks, and providing a cleaner and more efficient energy source for heating. Homes situated along the extension route (but not within Edgemont) were also able to take advantage of the new service. Lastly, we also provide incentives to use only EPA-approved fireplaces.
Built Green Awards at Edgemont Highlands
Two of our initial homebuilders won statewide awards for green homes including Green Builder of the Year. We are proud to say that many of the homes within Edgemont Highlands have incorporated various levels of energy efficient and sustainable aspects into their design. Through the many aspects of our careful approach to developing this land, our community allows people to have a positive interaction with and responsible approach to respecting the natural environment.
Two of our initial homebuilders won statewide awards for green homes including Green Builder of the Year. We are proud to say that many of the homes within Edgemont Highlands have incorporated various levels of energy efficient and sustainable aspects into their design. Through the many aspects of our careful approach to developing this land, our community allows people to have a positive interaction with and responsible approach to respecting the natural environment.
We created a xeric demonstration garden to show how landscaping can be environmentally friendly.
Continuing along the lines of making the community more ecologically sensitive we implemented considerable xeric landscaping requirements that are in keeping with the natural high desert landscape. We provide our community with a comprehensive list of suggested plantings as a section within the landscaping guidelines. A xeric garden around the Lodge serves as a demonstration of the beauty that can be achieved while honoring the area’s climate.
Continuing along the lines of making the community more ecologically sensitive we implemented considerable xeric landscaping requirements that are in keeping with the natural high desert landscape. We provide our community with a comprehensive list of suggested plantings as a section within the landscaping guidelines. A xeric garden around the Lodge serves as a demonstration of the beauty that can be achieved while honoring the area’s climate.
We work with local artists to further enhance the aesthetics of the property.
We contracted with a local sculptor to build and install large-scale art pieces. A giant steel pine cone at one entrance, and giant oak leaves and acorns at the other celebrate the natural beauty of the property and invite residents and visitors in to the community in a playful, understated way. We’ve also had a local environmental artist create many subtle, thought-provoking installations constructed from native materials along the trails to further invite residents to interact with the natural landscape.
We contracted with a local sculptor to build and install large-scale art pieces. A giant steel pine cone at one entrance, and giant oak leaves and acorns at the other celebrate the natural beauty of the property and invite residents and visitors in to the community in a playful, understated way. We’ve also had a local environmental artist create many subtle, thought-provoking installations constructed from native materials along the trails to further invite residents to interact with the natural landscape.