SUSTAINABILITY

The Urban believe in improving our environment, whether with partnerships or implementing environmentally friendly measures to our property. Based on a 2015 U.S. Energy Information Administration study, between 32% and 44% of total energy use in apartments went solely to temperature control. Water heating was the next largest category, at 27% to 32% of total energy use. Reducing heating needs alone has a big impact on apartment energy use. At its core, we strive to help reduce our resident’s household and lifestyle impact on the environment. We do this by including sustainable features in your apartment through technological devices, appliances, lighting systems, and fixtures.

Sustainability Features:

· Reducing carbon footprints

· Using LED lighting

· Energy star appliances

· Motion sensors

· Recycling bins on site

· Water Conservation: Low flow fixtures, showerheads, washers

· No flower policy to reduce water usage.

· Turf replacement

The goal of The Urban’s sustainable construction is to minimize our building’s impact on the environment. With this investment, The Urban can pass along reduced utility costs through energy efficiency.

PARTNERSHIP

TruAmerica in partnership with Alveole is proud to partner together with the Bee Service. Bee Service is an Urban Beekeeping & Hotel for Bees. This is a sustainable solution that inspires The Urban to do more for the environment. Our aim is to make people fall in love with all bees and most importantly take action to protect them. The Urban’s goals are:

· Bond over the unique bee experience and raise environmental awareness with engaging resident building activities.

· Support pollinator populations and our sustainable within the environment.

· Reconnect our community with nature and sustainability.

How does it work?

· We install a beehive on our property and provide regular beekeeping maintenance and management throughout the season.

· We provide solitary bees with a safe place to nest and help prevent habitat loss.

· We work with a dedicated urban beekeeper.

· Your beekeeper is there to answer all your questions and ensure the health and happiness of your bees.

Learn More: https://www.alveole.buzz/bee-services/

About Alvéole’s

Alvéole’s nature-driven experience is the ideal fit for organizations looking to implement ESG and tenant or community engagement initiatives. We offer a unique bee experience by installing honey bee hives, bee hotels, and bee-friendly gardens on properties and fostering a stronger connection between people and nature through educational programming. Our turnkey urban beekeeping program provides a meaningful opportunity for deeper conversations about the environment.