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Among the green features incorporated in the NewBridge apartments are high-performance windows, doors and insulation, energy efficient lighting and appliances, and countertops made from recycled materials. of undisturbed meadows, ponds, woods and wetland areas as permanent open space. These natural surroundings will form a buffer around the buildings and will be enhanced by more than 1.4 miles of walking trails and 1,800 trees that will be planted across the campus to replace those lost during the construction process. These green features will create a vibrant and fulfilling living experience for NewBridge residents and serve as a model for environmentally responsible developments along the Charles River. Preserving this large expanse of open space required having the site rezoned so buildings could be clustered together. Also included in the rezoning was a stipulation that the roadways could be 24-feet wide as opposed to the 30-foot roadways required by existing zoning regulations. This change enabled NewBridge designers to reduce the amount of impervious paved areas. The town’s Conservation Committee and other town leaders supported this and other changes to the zoning requested as part of Hebrew SeniorLife’s effort to build a sustainable community. Dedham officials and residents are hopeful that the standards for sustainability set by Hebrew SeniorLife will encourage other developers who come to the area to follow suit. have generated among potential residents of NewBridge on the Charles. While the organization’s emphasis on sustainability perfectly matches its mission, it is rewarding to see that the steps taken are strongly welcomed by the people who will live at NewBridge. On any given day, there will be as many as 2,000 residents, students, staff, and visitors at NewBridge on the Charles, making it a lively campus in the present but built with careful consideration for future generations. SLDT About the author: Michael Crowley is Vice President of Project Management Services for Hebrew SeniorLife and Project Director of NewBridge on the Charles. For more information about NewBridge on the Charles, visit www.newbridgeonthecharles.org. It’s what people want One of the most exciting aspects of Hebrew SeniorLife’s sustainable initiatives has been the interest and enthusiasm they Circle 115 • or www.SLDTonline.com/webcard www.SLDTonline.com 15 http://www.newbridgeonthecharles.org http://www.edsaplan.com http://www.edsaplan.com http://www.SLDTonline.com/webcard http://www.SLDTonline.com

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Sustainable Land Development Today - September 2008 Contents Our Voice The Bottomline Editorial Board SLDT Resources Digging Deep Oases of Capital Build a Better Business on an Interactive, Virtual Landscape Regulation SLDI in Focus �� SLDI Sponsored Summit �� Workshops �� Bookstore Tee’d Up for Sustainability Retention Solutions Wastewater Redevelopment Industry News Marketplace Products/Services Showcase Advertiser Index The Last Word

Sustainable Land Development Today - September 2008

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