Environmental Sustainability
A key objective of the Homewood Mountain Resort master plan is to make a profound difference in land use planning and to help set higher standards for redevelopment in the Lake Tahoe basin. The consideration being given to the site, green building opportunities and the social environment of a resort of this caliber is significant and unparalleled in the region.
By serving as a model for future development at Lake Tahoe, Homewood is setting a new standard – a standard that seeks to acknowledge and address the impacts that factor into such a redevelopment project. For example, the Homewood North Base plan, which include a mix of commercial and residential uses, is participating in the Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Neighborhood Development Pilot Program with a goal of achieving a "Gold" level certification when completed.
By consciously planning for the future, Homewood is redefining sustainability in new terms, terms that recognize the challenges associated with redevelopment on in-fill sites that are surrounded by existing communities.
