An important recent trend in the development of neighborhoods is the focus on protecting the environment and employing “green” building practices. Community developers have utilized new techniques for clearing and preparing the land while preserving as much of the natural habitat as possible. New home builders who specialize in “green building” practices are constructing more energy efficient homes and using eco-friendly materials- all with the goal of minimizing the impact on the surrounding environment. Master-planned communities in all regions of the country are now featuring green spaces where buyers enjoy the preserve-view property and the knowledge that their community is helping to preserve the land it’s built upon.
‘Conservation development’ is an approach for development that seeks to protect and preserve natural resources from the impacts of development. Homes, roads, and infrastructure are clustered together, allowing the most sensitive ecological and natural features to be protected in perpetuity. Typically, each homeowner has access to all of the open space areas, which are permanently preserved by a conservation easement -a restrictive covenant forbidding any type of development at any time in the future. The community’s developer benefits from the lower infrastructure costs and the homeowners can benefit from a greater sense of community and access to acres of protected land to be preserved forever. This style of environmentally sensitive planning can also protect against flooding, protect wildlife habitats and preserve water quality.
Another common form of conservation is known as ‘sustainable development’, which combines conservation development and low impact development to consider how sites and buildings affect natural resources and the surrounding environment. An example of a sustainable development project would include energy-efficient homes and the use of recycled and non-toxic materials in construction.
See how nature’s beauty can be preserved and enjoyed responsibly at Therealestatehomeguide.com’ collection of environmentally sensitive neighborhoods.
An easy drive from all the major cities in the Brevard and Ashville North Carolina mountain region, GlenLaurel Preserve offers the finest luxury living with gourmet kitchens, screened porches overlooking mountain vistas and master suites an owner would not want to leave. This community was planned to protect and promote the wilderness providing the homeowner with large wooded homesites and protected wilderness throughout the community. Passive activities such as swimming, fishing, hiking and walking were carefully planned to offer a quality of life that suits anyone wanting to enjoy a leisurely pace. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoWhite Oak’s acreage evokes thoughts of Ireland with gentle rolling hills, exceptional golf, horseback riding, a village center and a quiet vineyard. Experience the relaxed elegance which is White Oak and discover the Blue Ridge Mountain lifestyle you have only dreamed of. This private 1,000 acre golf and equestrian community is located near the North Carolina–South Carolina border in the beautiful town of Tryon. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoWaterfront property less than 30 minutes from Savannah, Hilton Head Island and historic Beaufort, SC. Oldfield is a world apart. Here, river, tidal marsh, ancient trees, and wildlife provide the natural beauty while the Greg Norman Golf Course, the Outfitter’s Center, Sports Club and the equestrian facilities provide the activities and amenities that make this unique land a very special place to live. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoSouthern Hills Plantation Club is a premier gated golf community located in Brooksville, FL. Nestled in the soft rolling hills north of Tampa, this small town features southern hospitality and Old Florida ambiance in one of FL’s most unique settings with elegant oak–lined streets, classic Southern architecture and 360 degree vistas with elevated, panoramic views stretching almost 20 miles to the Gulf Coast. And to top it all, Southern Hills will be home to renowned designer Pete Dye’s first Tampa area course. Championship golf coupled with small town living - Life as it should be. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoThe Governors Club is an award winning 1,600–acre private golf community located in Chapel Hill, NC. Chapel Hill is part of the Triangle area of North Carolina along with the cities of Durham and Raleigh, the state capital. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoNestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains between Reno and Lake Tahoe, you will find Montrêux, a place of timeless beauty, a place of classic elegance, a private, gated community surrounds the unparalleled Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Just one look at the towering pines, the picturesque mountains and the stunning architecture, and you will quickly come to appreciate the rarity and splendor of it all. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoWaterford Plantation has quickly become the favorite family neighborhood on the "quiet side" of Myrtle Beach with healthy, family centered amenities. Features include individual home designs, sidewalks, nature trails and private parks throughout its 200 acres, as well as great new schools just a short walk away. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoFrom the moment you set your eyes on the land, you’ll know you’ve found something very special. Nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains and bordered by the French Broad River, Seven Falls Golf and River Club offers sweeping highland views, a brand new Arnold Palmer Premier golf course and a vibrant town center. Located near Asheville and Hendersonville, this is Western North Carolina’s only private golf and river club. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoThe Land Between The Lakes is the perfect backdrop for Western Shores, a private waterfront community on the shores of Kentucky Lake. With 1-3 acre homesites, real estate buyers choose from lake access or lakefront parcels containing a large mix of historic hardwoods. Residents enjoy an active lifestyle filled with watersports, hiking, biking and abundant local fishing. Just a short drive from Memphis or Nashville, the community is ideal for vacation, retirement or daily living. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoSouthern charm is everywhere you look in Osprey Cove. This gated community offers an inviting climate, the scenic beauty of Georgia’s coastal Lowcountry, an active lifestyle with an array of recreational choices, and abundant cultural and entertainment venues in the surrounding community. 18 hole championship golf course, Georgia land for sale. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoAn incomparable lifestyle awaits you at Grand Haven, the premier residential golf community on Florida's east coast. Located on more than 1,350 acres along the Intracoastal Waterway on the Palm Coast, Features a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, a world–class country club, a gated community with large homesites and award–winning home builders. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoWelcome to one of the most exciting new real estate projects in the Southeast – Pickwick Pines Resort. Located approximately one mile from Pickwick Lake, Pickwick Dam, Tennessee. This incredible resort is one of a kind and features custom homes with complete resort amenities. Offerring custom homes, home sites, property and land for sale. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoA small, quiet, gated, lakefront community, strategically located in Summertown, TN. Come explore our 429 beautiful acres including 2 lakes, a 2,400 sq. ft. clubhouse, streams, ponds, etc. Home sites start at $40,000 and are 1.5 – 16 acres. Ideal for nature lovers and those concerned about the environment. Lakefront, lake view and wooded building sites. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoLocated on the banks of the Etowah River in Canton, River Green is a 600 acre Chatham–Wieland Hometown featuring a superb collection of single–family homes, townhomes and villas. This family–friendly community offers two spectacular clubhouse facilities, a central park and neighborhood elementary school. River Green was designed with pedestrians in mind, featuring a planned town center and beautiful walking trails winding throughout the neighborhood and along the river. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoBlue Valley is no ordinary community– this 400 acre equestrian estate neighborhood is set in the renowned North Atlanta horse country of Alpharetta, Georgia. Discover unique 1 to 15 acre GA equestrian estates set along the river, numerous streams, brooks, and lakes and enjoy a world–class equestrian center with miles of gorgeous riding trails. This horse lover’s paradise is convenient to all that Atlanta offers while providing an unmatched, elegant Georgia country lifestyle. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoThe Branches at East Fork is more of what you come to the mountains for with 85 extraordinary mountainside homesites near the East Fork of the French Broad River. This intimate, private mountain community offers 1 to 2 acre lots surrounded by pristine woodlands and preserved state and national parks. Located conveniently near Asheville, Hendersonville and Greenville, South Carolina in the ‘Land of the waterfalls.’ °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & Info1780 &Old Wildlife Club on Lake James creates unforgettable properties nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Homesites in Crescent’s newest communities, 1780 and Old Wildlife Club, feature striking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Linville Gorge Wilderness, Lake James and the Catawba River. Lots in Crescent’s communities on Lake James range in size from 2 to 18 acres. Interior homesites from the $200s. Waterfront homesites start in the mid–$300s. °
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