Congratulations Sweetwater! 2009 Idaho Smart Growth Award

Sweetwater was awarded certification by the Unites States Green Building council for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) pilot program. Sweetwater is one of the first 40 neighborhoods in the world to receive this sustainable certification.

Sweetwater proves that smart growth can be compatible within rural communities. It restores the community fabric, combining historical elements with new and provides ample areas and features to encourage neighbors to connect and socialize. Green Strategies -Treated and infiltrated 100% of stormwater runoff on site, ensuring recharge and quality of underlying ground water. -Exterior light fixtures, designed to reduce light pollution and increase night sky visibility. -Redued surface parking by placing most parking within garages below residences- lessens stormwater runoff, heat island effect and encourages neighborhood walkability. -Planted over 1,000 tress and provided coll roof colors to reduce the heat island effect. -Designed development around a central park with a rich variety of greens and a series of pedestrian pathways to encourage community connections internally and to the greater area.