Woodlands Edge
Woodlands Edge is a residential neighborhood in Little Rock, Arkansas, developed by Rocket Properties, LLC. The project began with a 54-acre tract purchase in July 2001 and grew to nearly 800 acres.
Sustainable site design principles and low impact design techniques were used during development to maintain the existing vegetation. Nearly 40% of the land in this neighborhood is preserved for trees and wildlife.[1]
Lots in this neighborhood range from $45,000 to $160,000. Homes have a variety of architectural standards, such as minimum building size and regulations defined by the neighborhood association.
Awards
Woodlands Edge has received the following awards for sustainability and ongoing green initiatives.
- 2009 Green Development of the Year – the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
- 2008 Developer Award – American Trails[2]
- 2007 American Society of Landscape Architects Honor Award
- 2005 & 2007 Little Rock City Beautiful Award
- 2005 Building With Trees Award – the National Arbor Day Foundation
- 2002 Outstanding Developer – Arkansas Urban Forestry Council
References
- Binsacca, Rich (September 2010). "Nature's Neighborhood: Woodland's Edge in Little Rock, Ark., provides developers with a model for a sustainable housing development". Builder.
- Huffstickler, Kelcie (20 September 2010). "Woodland's Edge Shows Off Green Built Model Home". InArkansas.com.
External links
- Woodlands Edge website
- Trails Community: Woodlands Edge in Little Rock, Arkansas
- American Society of Landscape Architects
- Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
- Arbor Day Foundation
- National Association of Home Builders
- Arkansas Urban Forestry Council
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