Rethinking Development

Over 90% of the land conserved - Lost Pines ecosystem, wildlife corridors, native habitat restoration.

80-100% food production, 100% energy/water/waste independence. True community resilience.

Lost Pines restoration, Houston toad habitat enhancement, native pollinator gardens, wildlife corridors.

7 retention ponds, rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, ACWA backup, structured water systems.

Solar arrays + battery storage providing net-positive energy. Grid-independent after Winter Storm Uri lessons.

Food forests, community gardens, orchards. USDA Zone 8b provides 250+ growing days year-round.

Composting, biodigestion, material recovery. Zero-waste-to-landfill target across the community.

Native loblolly pine and post oak restoration - rebuilding the Lost Pines after the 2011 Bastrop wildfire.

Each hempcrete home sequesters 20-40 tons of CO2. The community is carbon-negative from day one.

Fire-resistant (2+ hour rating), storm-resistant, pest-resistant. Healthiest indoor air quality available.

Clustered development pods around water features. Walkable, bikeable, and connected by trail networks.

Pursuing the most rigorous green building standard in the world - the Living Building Challenge.

EV charging infrastructure, community electric vehicles, and walkable design reducing car dependence.

Every material evaluated for environmental impact from extraction through end-of-life. Red List free.

On-site production and curation of ethical goods - supporting local makers and regenerative supply chains.