Checklist of 20 Eco-Friendly Features to Look For in Asheville LAND and Homes

Dateline Asheville, North Carolina, September, 2009
Real Estate News and Views from "GREEN-O-Lina" ..LOOKING FOR THE "RIGHT" PLACE TO CALL HOME??

I asked these guys (see photo) to give me their List of 20 Eco-friendly features that are important to them. You'll see the result below.

How many of the following would you be attracted to when looking for homes, neighborhoods and/or land?

Tally your score. If it is over 10, and you email me or comment here, I happily will tell you where to look... (Hint follows list,)

1. Proximity of Living Quarters to Work

2. Reduced Automobile Dependence

3. Bicycle Routes

4. School Proximity

5.Proximity to Nature and Conservation-Oriented Habitats

6. Organic Produce, Farmland Conservation, Local Food Productions

7. Walkable

8. Good Transit Facilities

9. Good Access to Public Spaces

10. Community Outreach and Involvement

11. Thoughtful Site Design

12. Certified Green Buildings

13. Energy Efficiency in Buildings

14 Rainwater Harvesting, Reduced Water Use, Stormwater Management

15. Stewardship of Historic Buildings

16.Solar Orientation

17. Zoned Heating & Cooling

18. Energy Efficiency

19. Light Pollution Reduction

20. Innovation in Design

HINT: "Eco-friendly"

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