Green Real Estate

Optima condos are attaining honourable mention in the Green community for their sustainability standards in their new development plan for Sherwood Parks’ Salisbury Village. The themes number twelve, four of which are covered here.

The Land Theme planned for Salisbury Village by Optima Condos is one that allows for greater pedestrian access to outlying amenities, work places and bus routes to promote their walk-able neighbourhood with a smaller ecological footprint based on their innovative infrastructure. With year-round maintenance, these paths will be very helpful for pedestrians of every type, even if you ride your bicycle throughout the winter.

The community of Millwoods in Edmonton, Alberta, achieved similar infrastructure with paths that lead to and from amenities, schools, major roads and shopping complexes for anyone travelling sans-automated vehicle. These paths bisect the neighbourhoods and allow quiet, beautiful walkabouts during the summer on top of easier access to neighbourhoods without the hassle of sidewalks and intersections.

Students often utilize these paths in going to and from school; dog-owners have quiet paths to walk their dogs; cyclists use these paths so they do not have to stress about biking on the road or freeway. The path bordering Millwoods, from 23^rd avenue north towards the Whitemud freeway along 91^st street, is an excellent example that allows bikers and even cross-country skiers during the winter, easier, safer access to the outlying areas of Edmonton.

Optima condos also have natural habitat and water themes planned for this new development: this will include access to nature trails around the park and pond located to the south of the site; erosion and sediment controls to reduce the impact on surrounding ecosystems; underground parking to allow for a greater amount of permeable surfaces and the use of native trees, shrubs and grasses that will capitalize on the rainfall and reduce the need for much irrigation. The actions of these themes will ensure that the surrounding environment, the internal environment inside the planned site and all ecosystems involved are being respected and not destroyed, allowing for a lesser environmental impact during the construction and population phases of development.

The carbon theme new condos will work with for Salisbury Village bases the village in an East-West axis to allow for more available sunlight warming the buildings. Energy efficient appliances and lighting are installed and as a condition of sale, residents will be signed for Bullfrog Power to ensure that, at minimum, a quarter of the electricity used will be from wind-powered sources.

For the environmentally conscious individual, Optima Condos have innovative strategies for their community. With such a nature-focused habitat for humanity, with a small lake and nature trails nearby, it is easier to escape the day-to-day routine of work and get back in touch with our environment. Just these four development plans for a new urban community are strides to create an environmentally friendlier home for many people. For developers that put this much thought and commitment into making a great community, their properties will be sold almost before they are built.

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Soundproofing can actually be achieved in several ways and it generally depends on the available budget. Those who are looking to soundproof a room or say, a basement in a professional manner should consider the electrical wirings as well as the plumbing pipes and the location where drywalls can be hanged. As soon as these things are determined, it’s time to call the experts who will do the job. In general, they will place fiber glass insulators to the walls to absorb the sounds that develop during band rehearsals. A lot of times, asking professionals to soundproof a room or basement is a worthwhile option because they use thick and tight materials that are specifically designed to effectively absorb unwanted noise.

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Any adjustments that can be made to a block unnecessary sound from passing through rooms and basements are beneficial to artists who want to make it big in the music scene. Those who have the financial resources can opt for professional help, while those who lack may simply need to exert some effort in installing sound absorbent materials. By doing the aforementioned measures, band rehearsals can be done as often as required without worrying about disturbing quiet neighborhoods or communities.

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About the Author

The author of this article is tired of living in South Beach condos with his friends and family because he really wants to travel around the world and meet new people. He is tired of living a pampered and sheltered life because he craves for adventure and excitement that are missing from his mundane existence.