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Eco-living
Spartan Crossing promotes eco-friendly living through environmentally conscientious design, construction and living.
Three houses that previously existed on the Spartan Crossing property were moved and donated to local charities rather than being demolished and sent to the landfill.
The brick and stone used at Spartan Crossing came from raw materials regionally extracted, processed, and manufactured in an effort to minimize air pollution, conserve natural resources, and support locally owned businesses.
Landscaping was designed and implemented to maximize water efficiency and eliminate the need for a permanent irrigation system.
Other Green Features
- Close proximity to campus encourages walking, biking, and mass transit
- Located near two Higher Education Area Transit (HEAT) stops
- Bicycle racks provided to encourage riding vs. driving
- Community garden
- Designated tree preservation area
- Energy-efficient windows in all units
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-accredited
- Extended on-site recycling services
- Energy Star rated dishwasher, refrigerator and clothes washer in every unit
- Aerators on all faucets to maximize water conservation
- Natural light and fresh air from private balconies
- Spartan Crossing canvas bag program
- Fluorescent light bulbs in use throughout property; bulbs replaced and recycled by management
- Constructed with paints low in VOCs (volatile organic compounds) to improve air quality & reduce air irritants
- Carpet in units manufactured of 80% recycled material, carpet padding of 100% recycled material
- Online rent payment encourages the reduction of paper waste
- Spartan Crossing Idea Box encourages residents to share ideas for greener living & community improvement
- Green Life Links provided on website to encourage eco-friendly living
