Villebois – Rainwater Management Plan Part Cinq (French for five)

Villebois Bioswales

What’s Next?

The next steps are to begin the testing and monitoring program, and to start construction of the rainwater management techniques.  The mitigation ponds will be the first to be built, followed by porous pavers, bio-retention cells and, finally, green roofs.

Going Beyond Rainwater

In addition to rainwater, other sustainable endeavors have been incorporated to enhance Villebois’ environmental stewardship.  Some of these enhancements include:

Rehabilitating wetlands near Coffee and Arrowhead Creeks

Utilizing a herd of goats to clear blackberry bushes in a more sustainable, non-wasteful manner

Placing debris from tree pruning into the wetlands and parks

Providing pedestrian and bicycle friendly roads throughout Villebois to promote alternative forms of transportation

Using Smart growth design principles of alleys and street grids promoting connectivity

Preserving and enhancing over 155 acres of land dedicated to parks, trails, and natural areas

Providing access to a new mass transit system which travels to and from Beaverton linking Villebois with the regional light rail system (MAX)

Developing a comprehensive Recycling Program

Villebois Wetlands

Using Earth Advantage and Energy Star Programs in homes

Forming a partnership with Portland General Electric (PGE) to promote homes and business within Villebois to buy “green energy”

Building a LEED Building with an unprecedented Platinum certification

Working with the proposed elementary school and community housing to produce energy efficient green buildings

Establishing the Villebois Action Committee (VAC), comprised of members of the community, to continue building on the three guiding principles of Villebois: connectivity,    diversity, sustainability

Building of Community gardens to encourage small scale fruit and vegetable production that’s both sustainable and community enriching

Your input is important on how to make Villebois even more sustainable!