Serenbe

I have always been fascinated by the concept of living in a sustainable community, a new urbanism way of life, if I may. lying in the heart of 40,000 acres protected woodland just 32 miles south of Atlanta, Georgia, Serenbe is a young, close-knit community built on old principles like know your neighbors, conserve environmental resources and live a local lifestyle. That sounds right up my alley, unfortunately real estate prices are a bit steep for my budget.

“A community of people living in a community of trees”

The growing settlement includes walkable neighborhoods of eco-friendly homes, restaurants and shops, its own recycling and composting facilities, an equestrian center and miles of trails.

“A community is a living part of its natural surroundings”

The entire community is laid out with accessible pathways to encourage walking, while native plants and organic landscaping techniques eliminate the need for chemicals and expensive lawn maintenance.

A 25 acres of certified-organic farmland provides produce for local restaurants and its farmers’ market. All homes are built to the standards of the EarthCraft House Program; energy efficiency, low maintenance, air quality, water conservation, and resource-efficient building materials and systems.

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Posted in January 3rd, 2010 by Busyboo |