Climate activists, electric vehicle owners, and residents attended the Environment Virginia Electric Vehicle Showcase on Saturday morning. They discussed the future of transportation and how Fairfax County can lead the state in the transition to EVs. The event was held in front of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. It gave people the opportunity to experience electric vehicles firsthand, and learn about how other types of electric vehicles on display – including a transit bus and electric bicycles – could be deployed in their communities. Continue reading
Old Town Commons is a townhome community located in Old Town, Alexandria. It is accessible via the King St Metro. It is also within convenient proximity of Old Town establishments such as restaurants and shopping areas. Recreational areas like the Mount Vernon Trail are also nearby.
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Old Town Commons was launched on the month of May, year 2010, making a total of 380 residential homes available for sale. These residential homes include 159 townhouses, 134 apartments and 86 condominium units. Among the features sported by several of the homes are backyards, garages and even rooftop terraces.
Meant to meet the environmental-friendly initiatives of its city, homes in this neighborhood were designed and constructed with techniques that employ eco-friendly solutions, which include (but aren’t limited to) alternative energy systems - such as solar energy systems. Homes here also meet the standards and guidelines imposed by the U.S. Green Building Council for energy-efficient and eco-friendly homes.
Though new, the designers of the Old Town Commons neighborhood has made it a point to maintain the historical architecture and unique ambiance that Old Town, Alexandria is famous for. Thus, potential residents will not miss out on the “small town” atmosphere of Old Town while still enjoying the perks that come with the modern construction techniques used on this community’s homes.
With more home buyers interested in eco-friendly features, property stagers are placing more emphasis on the overall performance of green dwellings.
To give their listings a competitive edge, they can perform an energy audit and indicate the changes and upgrades made as a result to boost energy efficiency.
They also should provide a checklist detailing the benefits of the home's green features, ensure cleaning products in cabinets are eco-friendly and food in pantries is organic, and include an aesthetically pleasing recycling center that goes beyond the traditional blue bins.
Additionally, chemical odors should be eliminated from the home, living plants should be added a to help enhance indoor air quality, sustainable upgrades should be encouraged, and eco-friendly landscaping like vegetable gardens and native grasses should be chosen over lawns that require a lot of maintenance.
Source: RISMedia (06/16/10)
