Conscientious and leading-edge sustainability strategies help Paradise Valley neighborhoods and communities co-exist in harmony with the natural environment.
Compact and self-sufficient
Designed from the start as a place where residents can both live and work, basic recreational, educational and commercial needs are within half-mile of the majority of residents. With a wide range of services and close proximity to residents’ jobs, Paradise Valley minimizes the need to drive and, by design, encourages other modes of transport like walking, biking and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs).
Charged by the sun
In order to meet the project’s sustainability goal of supplying 60% of its electricity needs using renewable energy resources, rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar energy panels will be mounted on homes and on elevated racks in parking lots.
The project will further reduce energy needs and heat island effects through thoughtful landscaping, specification of building materials, and even selection of paint colors.
Water conservation
The project’s complete water system is designed to not impact existing local water supplies. Every aspect of this system is oriented towards water conservation, ensuring the community far exceeds Coachella Valley’s goal for per capita conservation.
The Shavers Valley groundwater basin—fully charged with nearly 2.6 million-acre feet of groundwater—will be used as the primary water supply for the project. Water extracted from the groundwater basin will be replenished by imported water delivered via the Colorado River aqueduct. Paradise Valley has procured a renewable 121-year water supply to be used for replenishment of extracted groundwater. In fact, 36 years-worth of water has already been delivered and is currently being stored and managed by the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for future use by the project.
Rough town center concept. Click on the image to enlarge.
The Shaver Basin Aquifer is naturally replenished by means of rainfall and mountain runoff. To keep the aquifer charged, the project will supplement the aquifer with water delivered from the Colorado River Aqueduct (CRA). The CVWD will administer the new water system.
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Part of the project will include the construction of a new water treatment plant on-site, along with necessary storage at no cost to the County or CVWD.
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Water conservation is a critical part of creating a sustainable desert community. Drought-tolerant plantings and highly-efficient water systems will make Paradise Valley the most water efficient community in Riverside County. As a result, Paradise Valley will be 18% under CVWD’s 2020 state-mandated per capita urban usage goal.
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40% of the project’s overall water needs would be met by recycled water generated on-site. The site will use reclaimed water for landscaping irrigation.
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The proposed Paradise Valley water system is designed from the start to be a leading-edge model for desert community water conservation.
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The Shaver Basin Aquifer is naturally replenished by means of rainfall and mountain runoff. To keep the aquifer charged, the project will supplement the aquifer with water delivered from the Colorado River Aqueduct (CRA). The CVWD will administer the new water system.
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Part of the project will include the construction of a new water treatment plant on-site, along with necessary storage at no cost to the County or CVWD.
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Water conservation is a critical part of creating a sustainable desert community. Drought-tolerant plantings and highly-efficient water systems will make Paradise Valley the most water efficient community in Riverside County. As a result, Paradise Valley will be 18% under CVWD’s 2020 state-mandated per capita urban usage goal.
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40% of the project’s overall water needs would be met by recycled water generated on-site. The site will use reclaimed water for landscaping irrigation.
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The proposed Paradise Valley water system is designed from the start to be a leading-edge model for desert community water conservation.
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Native low-water plantings
Throughout the community, a variety of drought-tolerant and Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan-approved trees, shrubs and ground cover will enhance the overall community character. Additionally, a separate recycled water distribution system will be installed with services to landscape irrigation and residential front yards.