Protecting the natural environment is an important element of Community Three's development philosophy. By implementing a broad range of sustainable practices in our projects, we attempt to contribute to a cleaner and safer natural ecosystem. Some of Community Three's sustainable practices include:

• Implementing erosion and sedimentation control plans for construction activities
• Selecting development sites with access to multiple forms of public transit
• Targeting redevelopment of properties already served by existing infrastructure
• Using vegetative (green) roofs to reduce imperviousness and minimize the urban heat island effect
• Using low-flow toilets, faucets and showerheads
• Specifying appropriate plant materials and native species that reduce the need for irrigation
• Using chlorofluorocarbon-free (CFC-free) refrigerants
• Installing Energy Star® qualified appliances
• Using high-efficiency lighting systems including motion sensors connected to dimmable controls
• Using high R-value wall and ceiling components in compliance with the International Energy Conservation Code™
• Maintaining existing walls, floors and roofs to extend the lifecycle of existing building stock
• Recycling and salvaging construction waste and demolition debris
• Using suppliers that comply with the KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program®
• Using local material sourcing and delivery to minimize environmental impacts resulting from transportation
• Using low-E argon gas insulated, Energy Star® qualified windows and doors
• Using durable materials that minimize the need for future use of resources
• Using natural ventilation to increase outdoor air ventilation rates
• Using low-VOC content paints, stains, carpets, adhesives, and other materials to reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants
• Providing individual thermal comfort controls with complementary high-efficiency HVAC systems