Civita
San Diego, California, United States
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Civita is a planned development on the site of a former gravel quarry. Through four stages, the development will build residential, commercial and office spaces in a walkable community. Civita will create a range of housing opportunities, foster a sense of place, preserve open space, increase alternative transportation options, community gardens, LEED ND Gold
230 acres, 4,780 units
2006-20021
The Grant Family, Sudberry Properties
Performance levels achieved:
Standard
Good
Better
Living
Regenerative
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| Civilized Environment | |
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| Biophilia | |
| Resilient Connections | |
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| Embodied Energy & Carbon | |
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| Equity | |
| Neighborhood & Access | |
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| Beauty | |
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Goals & Strategies:
Place
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Food
Goals: Not defined.
Strategies: Planned community garden space.
Habitat
Goals: 60-70 acres of open space.
Strategies: Planned preserve open space for parks and native plantings. Parks have not yet been constructed.
Transportation
Goals: Not defined.
Strategies: Extensive traffic assessment and planning, hybrid vehicle share program, alternative fuel public transportation planned, still vehicle reliant, without mass-transit options traffic congestion has increased.
Water
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Water
Goals: Exceed California's 20% water saving standard.
Strategies: Drainage ditch, landscaping requires potable irrigation until greywater recycling is implemented.
Energy
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Energy
Goals: Exceed California's 15% reduction in energy usage standard.
Strategies: Energy management system, solar PV in field, LED street lighting.
Health + Happiness
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Equity
Goals: Vibrant community.
Strategies: Mixed use community, dog parks, amenities and services, master planned for density with a range of housing types, walkable neighborhoods.
Materials
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Materials
Goals: Not defined.
Strategies: New materials shipped from within 500 miles.
Waste
Goals: Exceed California's 50% construction waste reduction standard.
Strategies: Recycling infrastructure, recycling collection for construction waste.
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Sources:
civitalife.com
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urbanland.uli.org
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sandiegouniontribune.com
*Note: This case study was developed using found information.
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