Del Sur Green Community

San Diego, California – Just 20 miles from downtown San Diego sits the green community of Del Sur, a brand new sustainable community that has the feel of a well-established and historic town. With its hand painted tiles, mature trees and streetlights that resemble old-fashioned gas lamps, this neighborhood is inspired by the past but planning for the future.
Del Sur secured some of the country's most qualified green builders to design and build homes in 5 unique neighborhoods. Design of the homes were based around 8 to 10 different regional styles that blend seamlessly with San Diego’s architectural characteristics. Styles range from Monterey colonial homes to rustic cottages to Mediterranean farmhouses and vary in size from affordable apartments to large, high end estate homes.
This sustainable community will be one of the largest of its kind in the state of California. From the very beginning, it has been required of builders to conserve and recycle as much as possible; many times waste from construction is recycled and used elsewhere in the community.
Just in 2008, the Del Sur development was recognized as one of “America’s Greenest” by The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), won five awards including Sustainable Community of the Year from the Regional Building Industry Association, 2007 Recycler of the Year by the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department and Gold Nugget Award of Merit for the 2007 best community site plan.

Green Credentials:
Del Sur is a progressive and eco-friendly community that flawlessly blends its environmental commitment with architectural excellence. By following guidelines by The Sierra Club, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), this master-planned community has set a benchmark for green-building practices by meeting and exceeding environmental requirements, and has become a leading example for sustainable communities.
Take a look at Del Sur.

Amenities:
• A LEED Certified community gathering place, The Ranch House that residents can rent out and enjoy the views of Black Mountain Ranch below
• Dog friendly beach just 10 miles away; trails designed specifically for dog’s and their owners are in the future plans
• Each of the eight community parks features a pool and BBQ perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors
• On-site schools. Del Sur schools are all in the award-winning Poway Unified School District
• 18 miles of trails, eight parks and seven swimming pools
• Seven miles from the Pacific Ocean

Green Features:
• At least 20% of Del Sur’s homes incorporate solar power with many neighborhoods installing solar in as many as 40% of homes
• All homes include mandatory tank-less water heaters and weather-based satellite irrigation systems with optional service.
• Significant water savings are also attained through the use of drought-resistant plants in at least 50% of all landscaping
• Every home in Del Sur is built using low toxin paints and glues
• Low emission windows are also a standard green option for all Del Sur residents
• There is a mandatory recycling and conservation requirements for builders allowing over 92% of waste to be diverted from the landfill
• Recycled water is used in common-area irrigation as permitted


Contact Information:
Lisa Sanders
858.481.4200
info@delsurliving.com
www.delsurliving.com