Health conscious renters will support Parkside Common’s initiatives for energy conservation and a safe, environmentally-friendly building. Sustainable living means making wise decisions about how we live every day and how we need to keep our air, earth and water healthy for future generations.

We’re building Parkside with you and the environment in mind, including using energy efficient construction and eco-friendly materials to minimize utility costs. Even more importantly, it will save natural resources and keep chemicals out of the environment for healthier indoor air quality and fewer respiratory ailments. Appliances and lights, for example, are energy efficient. Building and cleaning materials, along with low-VOC paints and carpeting, have been thoughtfully and carefully selected to minimize toxic resins released into the atmosphere.

Parkside will be artfully landscaped with trees, shrubs and plants, and a striking outdoor courtyard to welcome home residents and guests. More than just beautiful, a single tree helps the environment by absorbing one ton of harmful carbon dioxide over its lifetime.

Yet smart choices during design and construction aren’t always visible to the eye. Parkside will meet or exceed key industry standards for naturally-recognized “Green” construction established by the U.S. Green Building Council as part of the national LEED Green Building Rating System — Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – for high-performance, sustainable buildings. Click here to learn more about LEED.

Here’s a sample of how Parkside is fulfilling its healthy lifestyle mission. Click here for a full description of all the environmentally appropriate choices made at Parkside Commons.