DOING OUR PART: ENVIRONMENTAL LOVE
Summerlin has made environmental preservation and protection a top priority. In celebration of Earth Day, here are a few of the master-planned community’s ongoing efforts to put Earth first.
One of the valley’s earliest adopters of desert landscaping
First community to implement strict Water Smart conservation guidelines
Removing turf along Summerlin Parkway and neighborhood entrances replacing it with desert landscaping
Incorporating natural landscaping and topography where possible
Over 200 miles of trails that connect neighborhoods, schools, parks and the Clark County Regional Trail System
In 2016 Downtown Summerlin earned LEED Silver Certification status from the U.S. Green Building Council in its Leadership in Energy and Environmental design program.
Downtown Summerlin has added several electric vehicle charging stations
Downtown Summerlin provides recycling bins throughout the property
Summerlin continues to plan future high-density projects adding a number of urban residential options, providing a true, pedestrian-friendly and more sustainable urban living experience. For more on environmental preservation, visit www.summerlin.com/environment.