Thunderbird Creek’s spectacular natural setting is one of its biggest
assets. For this reason among others, we feel it’s our responsibility
as developers to do everything we can to protect the local ecosystem.
In addition to the many earth friendly features we’ve incorporated
in the homes at Thunderbird Creek, the manner in which we’ve designed
and built the community as a whole further reflects our commitment
to preserving the health and beauty of the surrounding environment,
both now and in the future. Examples of some of Thunderbird Creek’s
many sustainable initiatives include:
Did you know that the roads of Thunderbird Creek are sloped? A slight
2 percent grade directs rainwater to roadside rain gardens where
it’s bio-filtered and dispersed back into the ground. The
road is also slightly narrower than most and follows the natural
contour of the land. Designed to preserve the natural drainage patterns
and water quality of nearby Thunderbird and Meighan Creeks, these
features are part of a comprehensive stormwater management system
aimed at safeguarding local fish and wildlife habitats.
The gardens at Thunderbird Creek are not your garden-variety gardens.
Part of a comprehensive stormwater management system, the rain gardens
spread throughout the community, play a critical role in preserving
the water quality and natural drainage patterns of nearby Thunderbird
and Meighan Creeks. By collecting run-off water from roads and driveways,
bio-filtering it and dispersing it back into the ground, this rain
garden helps safeguard local fish and wildlife habitats.
Light pollution not only makes it hard to find your favourite constellation,
it also has a detrimental effect on nocturnal species, as well as
plants, shrubs and trees that need darkness to regenerate certain
compounds at night. To minimize artificial glow, Thunderbird Creek
utilizes specially designed streetlights that focus light only where
it’s needed, virtually eliminating spill over into the nighttime
sky and windows of nearby homes.
To minimize the community’s environmental footprint and reduce
landfill dependence, we’ve developed an award-winning, smoke-free
burn pit that incinerates wood waste without compromising local
air quality. The first of its kind in the Lower Mainland, this on-site
20 by 40-foot pit is lined with steel from reclaimed railcars and
topped with concrete blocks. An air-burning machine directs a continuous
stream of high-velocity air into the pit to keep temperatures high
for a cleaner, more complete burn with little ash and no smoke.
Thunderbird Creek’s spectacular natural setting is one of
its biggest assets, and we’re doing everything we can to preserve
its health and beauty for generations to come. Upon completion,
over 20 percent of the community will be dedicated to protected
green space with a vast network of biking and hiking trails that
will enable local residents to reduce their car dependence and enjoy
their journeys as much as their destinations.
Through these and other green initiatives we hope
to minimize the community’s ecological footprint while preserving
it’s exceptional beauty for future generations of homeowners.
The Townline Group of Companies is proud to
be Down to Earth. Click here
to learn more about Townline’s Down to Earth philosophy.
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