321 North, Plantation Florida's Green Neighborhood
South Florida hasn't exactly been the hub of the green movement but an ambitious new project in the city of Plantation might help to change that. A 33-acre development called 321 North seeks to create a new green town center for the city of Plantation. The $350 billion project includes 600 residential units, office space and a revamped shopping mall all within walking distance. A local news station, NBC6, checked out the development which will be created with eco-friendly materials including zinc siding and green screens where plants can grow to create natural shade. On the interior the bamboo and palm wood and products made of recycled materials continue the green theme. The development also is part of a nationwide pilot program to expand LEED beyond individual buildings to creating entire eco-friendly neighborhoods. Construction is expected to begin next year.
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Henry Sep 21st 2007 9:52AM
New Urbanism (the idea of high density and space efficient housing located close to shopping) does not work in South Florida. I know this because I lived in a New Urbanism community in college (Abacoa in Palm Beach). No one walks to shopping when it's 95 with 95% humidity (as it is for 3/4 of the year). While I admire their use of green materials; sadly this won't be the new town center they're hoping for.