Main Street Village Apartments exemplifies sustainability by transforming a vacant lot into a densely planned mixed-use and transit-oriented development.
An underground parking garage maximizes above-ground open space.
The building siting takes advantage of the southern exposure of the Main Street frontage with plenty of windows and balconies.
Site circulation was planned to allow emergency vehicle access but to keep cars from driving through the site, which gives residents maximum use of the outdoor area between the two buildings.
A PV system provides electricity for the common areas.
A high-efficiency irrigation system with a weather-based controller is used for the drought-tolerant landscaping.
The playground includes a play structure and rubberized play tiles with recycled content.
