| About the Community | | | | replicable formula that developers can use to |
| Located north of I-90, Issaquah Highlands is a | | | | create zero energy neighborhoods anywhere. |
| planned community that is a diverse mix of single | | | | Approximately 3.9 million square feet of |
| and multi-family homes, as well as people of all | | | | LEED-certified commercial and retail space are |
| backgrounds and incomes. The neighborhood | | | | expected to be built as Issaquah Highlands |
| features a balanced blend of commercial and | | | | continues to grow. Residents of the community |
| recreational attractions that provides residents | | | | say going 'green' is very important to them, and |
| and visitors alike with everything they could ask | | | | in fact, it's the reason many of them have joined |
| for. The community includes: | | | | the growing community. Mark and Karla Olson, |
| * More than 1500 acres of parks and open space, | | | | Highlands residents, say, "There is definitely a |
| where families and individuals can enjoy nature, | | | | reduction in utilities. Our water bill is less and the |
| picnic, play and exercise. This includes two dog | | | | maintenance is lower. We recycle more and use |
| parks for the furrier residents of Issaquah | | | | plastic less. That's all part of living green." |
| Highlands. | | | | Eco-Friendly Aspects |
| * High Street, a shopper's paradise - including | | | | Along with every new home being built to green |
| cafés, spas, a ballet studio, pet boutiques and a | | | | specifications, the retail, residential and commercial |
| variety of small shops and stores. More are | | | | buildings will also meet LEED requirements. All new |
| expected to enter now that the area is open for | | | | homes built since 2006 will meet Built Green 4 |
| leasing. | | | | star levels with Energy Star certifications. The |
| * The Nation's First Zero Energy Neighborhood - | | | | community center and firehouse are LEED silver |
| Construction started in 2008 on zHome, which will | | | | buildings, which the vegetation on the salon/spa |
| consist of 10 attached townhomes that zero net | | | | roof reduces rainwater runoff. There are on-site |
| energy, 60% less water, low-toxicity materials | | | | rock and concrete recycling for construction, and |
| and more. The neighborhood will provide an easily | | | | local area wetlands protection. |
