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SUSTAINABILITY

This highly sustainable, low-emissions development includes increased insulation requirements, energy recovery ventilation, high-efficiency electric heat pump systems, light-colored roofing membranes to reduce heat island effect, and potential solar roof zone areas. 

Landscaping and Exterior Features 

  • 12 electric vehicle charging stations will be provided, with provision for future EV stations by way of conduit provided within the parking garage.

  • A sycamore tree was removed from the site. This tree will be honored by turning it into a bench in Arlington center.

  • The rest of the land was not maintained, significantly degraded over the years and filled with invasive plants, which was harming the native plants and the habitat.

  • An Urban Garden that will be constructed behind Majestic which will build back the native plants of the area, improving the environment. The landscape plan features native/non-invasive/drought tolerant species including 54 deciduous trees, 60 tree seedlings, and 11 evergreen trees. The planted areas will provide improved habitat for birds and small animals. Drought tolerant and native shrub and tree species will be watered by hand until established. Lawn areas planted with a native grass mix will receive a nominal amount of irrigation.

  • Green roof in the second floor courtyard will reduce the heat island effect.

  • White roofing (solar reflective index equal to or great than 82) at flat roof sections, combined with in-building parking will serve to reduce heat island effect.

  • All exterior lighting will be dark sky compliant and designed not to spill over onto adjacent sites.

Construction

  • This project has a construction activity pollution prevention plan where an erosion and sedimentation plan will be followed (SWPPP).

  • Stormwater runoff will be managed per state regulations/best practices as opposed to the previous condition with offsite untreated flows due to the lack of maintenance. 

  • Construction waste will be sorted to maximize the level of recycling.

  • Construction materials are to be sourced locally to the extent possible. All cabinets are locally sourced. 

  • Tile backer board to be non-paper faced which increases mold resistance. 

  • All materials used will be no or low VOC (volatile organic compounds) emittance with a limited use of carpet.

  • The building will have a continuous exterior insulation application and a continuous air barrier and to limit thermal bridging.

  • The building roof areas will be structured to be solar-ready with conduit provided from an enlarged electrical room designed to accommodate solar equipment.

Indoor Environmental Quality

  • No smoking will be allowed on site, in units, or in the common areas.

  • Units and common areas to be served with energy recovery ventilation.

  • The project will employ continuously operating exhaust fans at bathrooms to minimize potential moisture problems.

  • All clothes dryers will be exhausted directly to the exterior.

  • Window will be sized to take advantage of daylight.

  • Unit wall and floor assembly separations will be acoustically engineered for privacy.

  • Units and common spaces will be heated and cooled by a high efficiency heat pump system.

  • Unit appliances will be energy star rated.

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