Uptown Village at Townsend Apartments - Luxurious Rental Apartment Community in Gainesville Florida

Discover How Uptown Village Gives Back to the Earth

Uptown — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:00:56 +0000

Epoch Properties, Inc. and Epoch Management, Inc. made a promise to do their part and support multiple eco friendly practices. Uptown Village Apartments, located in Gainesville, FL, has been dedicated to the environment since the development phase. The result is that you and each of your new neighbors will have the opportunity to live in a place that gives back to the earth. Mark your spot on the globe at our community. Join us in welcoming some of the “greens,” energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction.

Construction Methods and Materials

On-site crews encouraged to reduce waste

Lush landscaping designs which serve to replace parts of lost vegetation

Daylight sensors and timers on all exterior lighting

Recycled carpet pads

Programmable thermostats

Shower heads restrict water output to no more than 2.5 gal. of water p/min

Kitchen/bathroom faucets restrict water output to no more than 2 gal. of water p/min

Toilets restrict water output to no more than 1.5 gal. p/flush

ENERGY STAR-qualified windows

ENERGY STAR-qualified dishwasher

ENERGY STAR-qualified reversible ceiling fans in all bedrooms/living areas

Operations Management

Electronic rental application/payment processing available

Submit service requests online

Unique promotional products made from recycled materials

Biodegradable products purchased

Unwanted paper goods produced by operations are recycled

Lights turned off in furnished models each night

Electric golf carts used on property; gas not required

Minimal number of lights left on in the clubhouse each night

Follow Hazmat guidelines, as required by OSHA

Recycled paper used for select print materials

Neighborhood & Area Community Programs

Recycling bins and service provided for each apartment

Old cell phone/battery collection in the leasing office

Select resident/marketing events incorporate reusable decorations

Awareness activities and eco friendly resources distributed

Neighborhood clean-ups

Partnerships with local schools and businesses

Stay tuned for more ways you “plant the seeds” in Uptown Village Go Green Initiative
EPA Newsroom

You Don’t Have To Spend More Money To Go Green

Uptown — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:22:36 +0000

Planet Earth is depending on you to make wise choices now to ensure a greener future. There are many ways for you and your family to Go Green. Buying organic foods is one way of going green, but organic goods will cost you more money. You don’t have to spend more money to Go Green. Here are some ways that going green newbie’s can start going green today, without spending more money.

The world consumption of plastic shopping bags is staggering. According to the website reusablebags.com, world consumption is up to one trillion of these bags each year. Start reducing your consumption of these plastic shopping bags today. At the grocery store checkout, choose paper over plastic bags and reuse the paper bags on your next shopping trip. When you make small purchases, kindly refuse the plastic bag and place the item and receipt in your personal bag.

Recycling is the cornerstone of going green and it has never been easier. An inspiring number of communities have implemented recycling programs. Did you know Uptown Village at Townsend offers an on-site recycling program for each apartment home? Contact the office for more details. To begin participating in your community’s recycling program you don’t have to spend any extra money. You just have to get a little organized. You are a piece of the puzzle.

Do you have a closet or storage unit full of old clothes and furniture? A simple way to Go Green that doesn’t cost money is to give away, instead of throw away, old clothes, linens, furniture and electronics. Give other people the opportunity to reuse the items you do not need anymore. You can drop off your items at a local bin, usually located in grocery superstore parking lots or at a local Goodwill or Salvation Army center. You can also call the charity of your choice and they may offer the option to come in a truck and pick up your used items right in Uptown Village at Townsend.

Reusing is as equally important as reducing consumption and recycling. People throw away enough textiles each year to fill three football stadiums. There are varying degrees of going green. Reducing your consumption of plastic bags, donating used goods for reuse and participating in your community’s recycling program are a great start. You don’t have to spend more money to Go Green; start today.

Blow Away High Energy Consumption

Uptown — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:45:56 +0000

According to information provided by the US Department of Energy and HD Supply, ceiling fans with reversible rotation enable year round energy savings.

Research distributed by the two organizations reflects that you may save up to 40% on cooling costs and as much as 10% on heating costs. Stopping air leaks below the door will prevent hot and cold air from escaping and decrease energy use from heating and cooling. The figure below illustrates how the process works.

Did you know Uptown Village at Townsend allows you to purchase new fans and switch out the ones already provided in your residence? A qualified technician hired by you is welcomed to install.