RETHINKING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: ENCOURAGING ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION AND BIOPHILIA, THE CONNECTION TO NATURE In the heart of Castle Pines, The Canyons reimagines what a single-family development can be, placing ecological preservation at the center of community design. Here, expansive open space and a connected trail network link water-wise parks that echo Colorado’s natural landscape. Restoring these native grasslands requires guidance. Each species is placed intentionally, directed by engineering that minimizes long-term water use.The landscape receives supplemental water only during its establishment period, after which it sustains itself naturally. With water scarcity shaping the future of the region, Sage Design Group works closely with the municipalities to ensure a resilient supply for generations.The goal is simple: create a landscape as abundant as possible while using as little water as necessary. The Canyons stands alone as the region’s only new community built directly into Colorado’s untamed landscape, close to metropolitan Denver. Bringing this vision to life required a tightly coordinated effort between the master developer, Shea Homes, Sage Design Group and numerous consultants working in tandem to shape a place where modern living meets the raw character of the terrain.
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