Lot Selection Part #5 - Preferred Locations

Preferred Locations:
Green building programs highly encourage the building of homes near or within existing communities. Points are earned for building on a previously developed lot, an infill lot or a lot in a new development where the development is immediately adjacent to previous developments. The point of this is to encourage the reduction of urban sprawl. “Close in” developments reduce the energy consumed and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions emitted from driving extra miles to and from work each day. Indiscriminate development wastes valuable farm land and open spaces. “Close in” development strives to strike a balance between development growth and protecting our natural resources. The common sense side of this is you save on your monthly gas bills, the wear and tear on your cars (and maintenance) and have less windshield time. It just plain makes sense doesn’t it?