Kentlands
Citizens
Assembly
How this community is making positive
environmental progress through its
dedication to green initiatives.
n award-winning, neo-traditional managed community
in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Kentlands Citizens
Assembly was one of the first pedestrian-oriented mixed-use
developments in the area. The community consists of
approximately 1,800 homes, including single-family homes,
urban cottages, townhouses, garage townhouses, rental
apartments, and condominiums, across various
sub-neighborhoods. It also boasts more than one million
square feet of office and commercial development.
In addition to its popular newspaper and high resident
engagement through various clubs, organizations, and
athletic teams, Kentlands Citizens Assembly prioritizes
sustainability. The community has implemented a composting
program, applied organic turf, installed a geothermal system
in the clubhouse, and much more.
Impressed by their environmentally-conscious initiatives,
Sustainable Maryland selected Kentlands Citizens Assembly
to be part of its certification program. The program is
designed for municipalities in Maryland that want to go
green, save money, and take steps to sustain their quality of
life over the long term. Kentlands Citizens Assembly and two
other communities will form "Green Teams" to coordinate
with Gaithersburg's Environmental Action Committee and
create a Residential Sustainability Action Framework to help
guide local sustainability efforts.
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