project - Paradise Valley

project
summary
destination
overview
services
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open space
habitat
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active lifestyle
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overview
T
he Paradise Valley project team has embarked
on an extraordinary opportunity- based on the
principles of social, economic and environmental
sustainability, the design and development of a
smart growth “new town” community surrounded by
thousands of acres of open space in the Coachella
Valley. Located just 20 minutes east of Palm Desert
on Interstate 10, Paradise Valley is the “right project
in the right place”. The project fulfills Riverside
County’s General Plan vision and policies for a
sustainable new town development in the eastern
county.
Active Lifestyle
An “active lifestyle” involves the creation of a
diverse and vibrant mixed-use community that
is more compact and less dependent on the
automobile than typical suburban communities.
Paradise Valley will provide many miles of linear
parks and trails linking each of the residential
villages with the town center. In addition residents
will have easy access to schools, parks, community
facilities and shopping. These relationships between
neighborhoods will promote interaction between
residents and emphasize the outdoor experience.
Housing
To create a community network and a healthy
social environment, Paradise Valley will provide a
diversity of housing options together with the desired
ranges of affordability. The community’s residential
neighborhoods will include a variety of detached
single family homes, attached town homes, flats,
and apartments, to accommodate Paradise Valley’s
broad spectrum of residents from young families to
active adults and retirees. Higher-density units will be
available in both residential and mixed-use settings,
along with housing for seniors. Approximately 8,500
units, all compatible with the community’s desert
setting, are planned for Paradise Valley.
Retail / Commercial
Consistent with the sustainability principles of creating
compact, walkable communities, Paradise Valley will
provide easy access to a balanced mix of retail,
office and light industrial jobs and services.
Parks and Recreation
With over one hundred acres of recreational open
space, Paradise Valley will provide a variety of parks
throughout the project which will be conveniently
accessible for all residents. Accessibility to this
network of parks will be complemented by an
interpretive linear park which will connect many
of the villages with the community park and town
center.
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Basic Services
services
The town center will include a full array of public
amenities as well as offer a multi-purpose community
center with meeting rooms, gymnasium and library.
This vibrant hub will also conveniently connect to
the community park that provides tennis courts,
basketball courts, baseball-soccer fields and dayuse picnic/barbecue areas.
Medical Facilities
Medical clinics will be established in Paradise Valley. As
such, area residents will have access to on-site specialists
without having to travel long distances for their medical
needs.
Schools
In coordination with the Coachella Valley Unified
School District, Paradise Valley will provide
elementary, middle and high school facilities
commensurate with educational demand.
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Community Services District
A Community Services District (CSD) will be formed
to facilitate and provide for critical services. The
CSD, which will employ a professional staff and be
administered by a local elected board of directors,
will help to fund fire and police protection, solid
waste collection, and maintenance of streetscapes
and street lighting.
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open space
Paradise Valley Property Boundaries
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s a responsible steward of the environment, the
ttmission of Paradise Valley is to “tread lightly
on the land”, through the dedication of thousands of
acres of its privately-owned property for designation
as perpetual open space.
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Valley has committed to compliance with the Multiple Species
Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). Specifically, within the Desert
Tortoise Linkage Conservation Area (DTLCA), Paradise Valley will dedicate
thousands of acres of its privately-owned property as open space. This
natural open space will maintain a functional habitat linkage through
Shavers Valley and will be preserved as natural habitat in perpetuity.
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Joshua Tree National Park/Mecca
Wilderness/Painted Canyon
Named for the Joshua tree forests that are
native to the park, the Joshua Tree National Park
directly borders Paradise Valley to the north and
covers a total land area of 1,234 square miles - an
area slightly smaller than the state of Rhode Island.
To the south and east, Paradise Valley is flanked by
the serene beauty of the Mecca Wilderness and the
surprising geological formations of Painted Canyon.
Paradise Valley is committed to protecting the
extraordinary natural resources of these public spaces
and, at our welcome center, will offer information and
education to visitors about access and responsible
use of these unique recreational opportunities.
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active lifestyle
“According to studies from the
United States to Belgium, a major
factor contributing to the worldwide
obesity epidemic is a lack of natural
exercise i.e., walking.” - Newsweek
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aradise Valley fully recognizes the
importance of a healthy community.
Accordingly, the public space in this
vibrant new Town will be created with
the goal of encouraging a high degree
of physical activity through enticing,
walkable streets, paseos, and trails
that interconnect the parks, recreational
facilities, and town center. This
comprehensive pedestrian mobility plan
will be designed in a way that promotes
both physical vitality and the mental
well-being derived from a consequent
high level of social connectedness.
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eco-transit
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onventional transportation planning has often overlooked
the potential health and environmental benefits created
by encouraging alternative modes of community transit that
are intended to reduce the use of automobiles. In Paradise
Valley, such beneficial modes of “eco- transportation”, that
complement our highly connective walkable neighborhood
design, will include a comprehensive network of bicycle and
NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle) paths. To further support
and promote the use of electric vehicles, solar NEV charging
stations will be liberally offered throughout the public areas of
Paradise Valley.
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WDistrict, a firm water supply has been secured
ith the support of the Coachella Valley Water
for Paradise Valley. To complement the new water
supply, the project’s water demands will be effectively maintained through the use of water reclamation, California Desert native plantings and state-ofthe-art water conservation strategies, such as drip
irrigation and xeriscape to reduce water demand.
water
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night sky
Valley will be night sky
Paradise
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“Once a source of wonder--and one half of the entire planet’s natural environment—the star-filled nights of just a few years ago are vanishing in
a yellow haze. Human-produced light pollution not only mars our view of
the stars; poor lighting threatens astronomy, disrupts ecosystems, affects
human circadian rhythms, and wastes energy to the tune of $2.2 billion
per year in the U.S. alone.” - www.darksky.org
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solar
Passive and Active design
Architectural
design
guidelines
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establish principles and techniques related
to passive and active solar design for
construction in Paradise Valley. Passive solarplanned buildings derive efficiencies from
their orientation, shape and form in direct
relationship to the sun.
Active building solar installations will
capture the sun’s energy potential inherent in
the Coachella Valley desert climate, providing
clean renewable energy and fulfill a portion
of the projects energy demands. Paradise
Valley will also incorporate energy efficient
designs through proper insulation of buildings
and designs which promote natural light and
ventilation.
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architecture
W
ith the goal of achieving a sustainable,
resort-like community for Paradise
Valley, the architectural guidelines will provide
a framework for the balance between nature
and the built forms. More specifically, the
Design Guidelines will provide specific design
criteria that is compatible with the unique
qualities of the desert environment, allowing
each element to establish its own identity
while becoming part of the integrated desert
community.
The desert resort theme is intended to create
an environment set within the distinctive
Sonoran Desert landscape that responds to
the increasing demand for master planned
communities oriented to an active lifestyle.
These architectural guidelines will ensure
that development within Paradise Valley will
complement the area’s desert character and
scenic beauty while preserving the natural
habitat functions and processes. The scale
and style of development will be in balance
with the natural environment while displaying
a high level of quality and attention to detail.
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