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Chalet Soleil more information
Traditional tree-lined street near downtown. Diverse neighborhood near parks, library, other downtown amenities. Includes a shared city waste can which owner who lives in back unit seldom needs. Back yard available for gardening, composting. Save money with energy efficient lighting (CFL/LED installed), dual-pane windows, ceiling fans. Lease in effect until March 31, 2012. I have listed this home's location by bounding cross streets to protect tenant privacy. The map presented here does not accurately pinpoint either location or neighborhood.
vivo LEED Case Study Home more information
LEED Gold up/down duplex is complete upper unit renting furnished for short to midterm stay. Brand new, bright, modern, one bedroom of 700ft2 with heated concrete floors and high ceilings. The true gem is the 400ft2 south/west green roof with bbq and veg garden for enjoying private outdoors and all day sun. Operable windows and ceiling fans move air through this open space, window placement ensures rooms are naturally lit throughout the day. Salvaged wood and stone balance new energystar appliances (DW, W/D, induction cooking). Greywater toilets and rainwater harvesting are other incorporated greenbuilding features. All paints, sealants and adhesives used were low VOC. No need for a car here, you are close to the best Victoria has to offer, Fernwood village and downtown are both less than a 10 minute walk.
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Amenities, BC, bikes, BuiltGreen, Downtown, green roof, greywater, hydronic, induction, LEED Gold, modern, passive solar, rainwater harvesting, sustainable, victoria, walkable, British ColumbiaAvalon Fort Greene more information
For those inspired by the excitement and opportunity of everyday life, welcome to youtopia. More than a lifestyle, Avalon Fort Greene offers the perfect backdrop for you to be you. Studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom rentals each with gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances and washer/dryer. A community with every resource you desire and a neighborhood with a positively eclectic vibe. Amenities include a fitness center, resident lounge, garage parking with valet, urban park plaza and breathtaking views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Choose your youtopia today. Avalon Fort Greene. *Rents and Specials Subject to Change.
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Low Carbon Footprint, New York City, Non-Toxic, recycling, walkableSellwood Townhouses more information
Two-unit townhouse built in 2006 to Energy Star construction standards. Second bedroom is ideally situated for a home office. Nonsmoking, cat-free, generous storage. Designed to blend into its century-old residential setting: Sellwood, a desirable, inner-southeast Portland neighborhood. On a quiet street within walking distance of restaurants for every taste and budget, library, bank, and post office branches, several parks (one with an outdoor swimming pool), the Willamette River, the Springwater Corridor (a 40-mile bike/walking trail), a farmer's market, two small supermarkets with organic foods, coffee shops, and antique stores. Five miles from downtown Portland; one block from #70 Tri-Met bus line. Plentiful street parking.
Inner Clinton/Division Duplex - NOT AVAILABLE more information
Large vaulted living room. Eat-in kitchen opens to private patio. Large private yard. Great opportunity for organic kitchen gardening! Electric heat + hot water. Recently re-insulated. Close-in Division/Clinton neighborhood. Walk to New Season's, People's Co-op, Genie's, Vindalho, Clinton Street Theater, etc. Quiet, tree-lined block composed of single family residences. Apartment is ½ of duplex ~ very private. Within one mile of 10 parks, including Clinton Community Garden, Ladds Circle & Squares, and Piccolo Park. 3 minute walk to bus stop (Lines 4 & 70). 20 minutes to Pioneer Courthouse Square. About 1hr door to door to PDX airport on transit (bus & max). Adjacent to Clinton Street Bike Boulevard. About one mile to the Springwater Trail and the Eastbank Esplanade. 20 minute bike ride to downtown on Eastbank Esplanade ~ almost entirely traffic-free. Energy Star Dishwasher, Electric range and oven, front loading efficient washer/dryer, dual-flush toilet.
