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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Thanks to the land-use and sustainability concepts that went into
designing Santa Fe County’s Oshara Village, residents in this
eco-friendly community probably say the words “home sweet home” in more
areas than just inside their home. Oshara residents Bob and Beth
Detwiler are enthusiastic about their community not only because they
have reduced their home energy usage by 30-40% or because they have
reduced their dependence on automobiles, but because they have adopted a
lifestyle that fulfills their personal needs in a very sustainable
fashion. Take a tour of the Detwiler home, and see why some are calling
Oshara Village “one of the greenest communities in America!”
DIG DEEPER
- City of Santa Fe residents are also quite lucky because in 2008, their
City Council adopted the Sustainable Santa Fe plan. To learn about the
plan and how you can get involved, visit this official City website.
- Unlike Oshara Village, many communities have zoning laws and covenant
restrictions that result to “urban sprawl.” Aside from the decreased
quality of life when living outside of an eco-friendly “community”
setting, sprawl is also a major contributor to global warming emissions.
See why the fight against urban sprawl is now a global battle.
- Is your home a sweet home?
Calculate the walkability index of your home or, of an area you’re
considering moving to, by using this quick and easy calculator at Walkscore.com
(Video editor: Barbara Babchick) TagsAt Home, Bob and Beth Detwiler, eco-village, energy efficiency, Oshara, Oshara Village, residential, save money, savings, sustainability, sustainable, walkability, work, your community, your home, Your Lifestyle
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