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Community building at Daybreak is anchored in the conscious creation of villages and larger centres, with a wide tapestry of homes in each neighbourhood. Says Vicki Varela, "We ensure there is scope for families and friends at different stages - singles on career paths, young couples with children, grandparents - to live in the same neighbourhood and retain their links with each other over their entire lifetimes."

Extensive areas of the development are reserved as open spaces and walkways. Residents will be able to walk to their local village centre, with its dry cleaner, market, shoe repair shop and other essential stores.

Larger stores, cinemas and commercial centres are located in designated "town centres". The Mid-Jordan line will connect town centres, encouraging the use of public transportation and reducing traffic congestion.

The third pillar of Kennecott Land's approach to building sustainable communities, environmental protection, centres on energy efficiency, water conservation and protection of open space and wildlife habitat.

"All the homes in Daybreak are being built 'energy star rated'," notes Peter McMahon. "That means they meet US Environmental Protection Agency specifications ensuring they will be energy efficient from day one. So we are able to protect natural resources and consumer pocket books at the same time."

Water conservation and respect for the desert climate characterize every element of the Daybreak development. A large man made lake retains secondary water and storm water for irrigation of open space.

Preserving the environment, for Kennecott Land, also means keeping 30 per cent of Daybreak land building-free. Design of the open spaces for parks, walkways, recreation and transportation focuses equally on protecting the natural beauty of the area and delivering amenities for the people living and working there.



Community building at Daybreak is anchored in the conscious creation of villages and larger centres, with a wide tapestry of homes in each neighbourhood. Says Vicki Varela, "We ensure there is scope for families and friends at different stages - singles on career paths, young couples with children, grandparents - to live in the same neighbourhood and retain their links with each other over their entire lifetimes." Extensive areas of the development are reserved as open spaces and walkways. Residents will be able to walk to their local village centre, with its dry cleaner, market, shoe repair shop and other essential stores. Larger stores, cinemas and commercial centres are located in designated "town centres". The Mid-Jordan line will connect town centres, encouraging the use of public transportation and reducing traffic congestion. The third pillar of Kennecott Land's approach to building sustainable communities, environmental protection, centres on energy efficiency, water conservation and protection of open space and wildlife habitat. "All the homes in Daybreak are being built 'energy star rated'," notes Peter McMahon. "That means they meet US Environmental Protection Agency specifications ensuring they will be energy efficient from day one. So we are able to protect natural resources and consumer pocket books at the same time." Water conservation and respect for the desert climate characterize every element of the Daybreak development. A large man made lake retains secondary water and storm water for irrigation of open space. Preserving the environment, for Kennecott Land, also means keeping 30 per cent of Daybreak land building-free. Design of the open spaces for parks, walkways, recreation and transportation focuses equally on protecting the natural beauty of the area and delivering amenities for the people living and working there.
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