Conservation
Communities:
- Act as Stewards of the Land
- Promote Responsible Use of Resources
- Preserve Openspace
- Protect Sensitive Natural Areas
- Maintain a Rural Character
Conservation Planning
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To qualify as an open space conservation designed community it is required that
60% of the gross land area be set aside. TiiGavo has achieved 100 acres, of open
space as well as 4.5 miles of trails and preservation of 98% of the shoreline. |
Rain Gardens
Tii Gavo has six Rain Gardens to accommodate runoff from our roads. Water
is captured in a garden that features native plants and the water has a chance
to slowly filter into the ground rather than ruff off into a storm sewer.
Rain Gardens are also a way for homeowners to participate in reducing pollution
of the local watershed simply by planting a specialized garden on their site.
Green Roof Technology
Green roofs, also known as eco-roofs or nature roofs, help water quality
by filtering, absorbing or detaining rainfall. Sod roofs and walls have been
utilized as construction materials for hundreds of years. The soil on the
roof is planted with a specialized mix of plants that can thrive in the harsh,
dry, high temperature conditions of the roof as well as storms. Green roofs
are not only aesthetically pleasing, but they also:
- Reduce CO2 impact
- Reduce summer air conditioning cost
- Reduce winter heat demand
- Potentially lengthen roof life 2 to 3 times
- Treat nitrogen pollution in rain
- Negate acid rain effect
The Tii Gavo Community Center features a green roof.
Woodland Management
We are gifted with a diverse range of species and a broad range of ages in
each species present to indicate a very healthy and vibrant forest community.
Tii Gavo’s Forester helps the management of construction in mature
wooded areas through a woodland management plan and preservation of heritage
trees.
Low-Impact Practices
These development
practices focus on setting aside the most environmentally sensitive areas
of land as well as creating large open spaces for the preservation of natural
vegetation and wildlife habitat.
Grouped Docks
Docking or mooring of boats is centralized into a grouping of slips to uphold
shoreline preservation and is in keeping with the clustering theme of the
community.
Tii Gavo Boat Club
The appeal of the Boat Club is that the burdens of boat purchase, upkeep,
launch, storage, etc. are handled by others and the costs shared among numerous
Boat Club user-owners. Let someone else do the work while you enjoy the water!
Tii Gavo Community Center
Derived from native phrasing, Tii Gavo means “a gathering place”.
The Tii Gavo Center provides gathering space for these amenities and many more:
• Multi-purpose room with • Changing rooms
wood burning fireplace • Clustered mailboxes
• Outdoor patio/kitchen/fire pit • Community garden
• Warming house for ice skating • Waterfront activities
• Bus waiting area for school kids • Croquet/lawn bowling
Shared Wells
Neighbors may combine domestic water supply systems to minimize the number
of penetrations into the aquifer and provide efficiencies of use.
Community Wastewater
Treatment combines facilities needed for each household and provides efficiencies
while lowering development impacts.
Green Building/L.E.E.D.
LEED™ is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing
high-performance, sustainable buildings. LEED™ strives to improve the
environmental and economic performance of buildings using established and/or
advanced industry principles, practices, materials and standards.
It is important to recognize that even a moderate incorporation of sustainable
design elements, and achieving a basic LEED™ certification, will generate
a wide range of benefits for the owner which may include:
- Healthier, more comfortable living environment
- 30 - 40% lower utility bills
- Higher resale value
- Lower ownership and maintenance costs
- More durable home design materials
- More efficient use of resources
- 30 - 50% environmentally preferred building materials
Design Quality Guides
Guidelines exist to assist owners and their builders in understanding the
opportunities for being stewards of the land. Simple measures like road and
house placements can minimize impacts and disturbances on natural areas. Standards
for landscaping, lighting, tree preservation, pervious paving methods, as well
as visual impacts of homes help provide lasting values.
Secure On-site Storage
The design of the storage facility accommodates larger boats or cruisers
as well as larger motor homes by providing 14’ doors.
Convenient, regular access to stored boats by either their owners or Boat
Club staff makes frequent removal and return tasks expedient.
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