Sustainable Living Communities

If you’ve ever wanted to experience heaven on Earth, you should consider residing in one of the numerous sustainable living communities in the United States. 

In a sustainable living community, everything is designed to protect the environment.  Alternative energy sources are often utilized. 

Additionally, commercial and residential buildings are often zoned right next to one another.  This lessens the temptation to use a car to get around. 

In fact, depending on how big a sustainable living community is, walking may be the only form of transportation a person may need.

What else can one expect if they decide to live in a sustainable environment?  The answer can be summed up in two words: natural beauty. 

Since designers want to create the most sustainable environment possible, they tend to limit their development. 

But for many this is a good thing, because city living can get tiring.  In fact, that’s why many city-dwellers pay so much money to go to resorts and other areas where they can ‘get away.’ 

Well, imagine being able to get away everyday in a sustainable environment.

There is also the social aspect offered by the sustainable living community.  What does this mean?  Well, sustainable living communities often give a ‘small-town’ feel.  In fact, this is something that is often encouraged by a variety of community events. 

For example, consider Serenbe, a sustainable living community in Georgia.  One of the ways they encourage togetherness is through a bonfire at the end of the day. 

Now, at this point you might be saying that all of these things are great, but what about the cost?  Well, sustainable living communities tend to cost the same or even less than houses in non-sustainable areas. 

In addition, more money gets saved in the future because one doesn’t have to worry as much about gas or energy expenses… their sustainable environment takes care of all of that for them. 

Yet, what if you’re the type of person that just prefers the urban lifestyle?  Can a sustainable environment be attained in the city? 

Yes… in fact, the organization SustaineLane has actually rated 50 cities it deems to be the most sustainable.  Like suburban sustainable communities, transport doesn’t have to be done by car. 

Granted, you may have to use public transportation, but such an option is still green. 

In conclusion, sustainable living communities are an interesting alternative for those interested in saving the environment and bonding more with their fellow man. 

But if you find that they aren’t your style, you can consider living in a sustainable city.  You won’t get the social aspects of suburban sustainable living communities, but you will get the environmental benefits. 

You will also save money on your transportation.