Amenities
THISTLE COMMUNITIES’ BLUE VISTA: A LEADER IN GREEN BUILDING AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
 Blue Vista has won three national and regional awards for planning and green building, including the EPA Energy Star Award for Excellence in 2009. Thistle continues to raise the bar for green healthy affordable homes as Blue Vista homes’ are 35 percent more efficient than a house built to code. The last 28 homes in Phase One are under construction. These “Wee Cottages” are being built to accommodate up to 3.5 KW of solar to provide electric power.
Blue Vista homeowners enjoy low utility bills.
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Blue Vista’s Green Features
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Blue Vista Awards Summary
2007 APA Sustainability Planning Award
 A member of the City of Longmont’s planning staff nominated Blue Vista for a planning award, for using the highest standards of Smart Growth and Urban Planning. Blue Vista was recognized by the Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association. Blue Vista received the Sustainability Award for Advancing Green Design and Planning. The committee noted, “The Blue Vista development exhibits an interesting mix of design and social engineering, good collaboration and a high degree of transferability to other communities.”
2008 NAHB Green Development Project of the Year Award, Single Family Attached and Detached Category
Each year, the National Association of Home Builders recognizes individuals, companies and organizations that are ‘bringing green to the mainstream,’ by transforming green design and construction practices. The National Green Building Awards honors achievements in and commitments to green building.
"These honorees are pioneers, artists and building scientists," said NAHB President Sandy Dunn, "They've worked hard to bring sustainable building practices into the mainstream. These winners are not afraid to put great ideas in motion." Added Ray Tonjes, NAHB Green Building subcommittee chair, “NAHB congratulates Blue Vista as a national leader in green
2009 Regional ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing
 The Energy Star for Homes program ensures that new construction is built to be highly energy efficient and, as a result, comfortable for occupants. Application reviewers for the Awards for Excellence found that Blue Vista has exemplified Thistle Communities' invaluable commitment and dedication to the ENERGY STAR program at a regional/local level and providing energy efficient, affordable housing to an underserved population of the American public.
Blue Vista - A great place to live
Safe, friendly neighborhood
Driving down Quail Road, you relax as you realize that you are going home. The mountain view, the open spaces, the crisp fresh air surround you. As you drive into the Blue Vista community, a sense of comfort and familiarity embrace you. The air is filled with laughter, zeal, and warmth. The streets are narrow, and the sidewalks wide. You drive slowly, carefully, into this sanctuary and peace of mind. Children run into the arms of their joyful parents as they return from their nearby schools. As you pull up to your home, your neighbors greet you with a friendly wave. Walking to your door, key in hand, you stop and think, “I love my home.”
Acres of open space, Colorado living
The mountains are always in view; their majesty a backdrop for your daily activities. The sun is rarely shy; the clouds move with grace. The wind is gentle, and revitalizing. The amenities of nature are just a short walk away. The vast, scenic expanses of land allow for walking the dog to a nature-oriented family outing. Blue Vista’s location offers residents many choices to be more connected with the environment. The natural heritage of this state is only an arms-length away.
http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/parks/park_list/index.htm
Recreation Center close by
The City of Longmont Recreation Center, next to the Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, is less than a ten-minute walk from the Blue Vista community. The rec center boasts an indoor running track, weight room with free weights and cable machines and a cardio and aerobics room. For those who enjoy a game of basketball, the center also hosts a multi-court gymnasium. For the rugged outdoorsman, there is a climbing wall. For the aquatic enthusiast, there is a six-lane lap pool, as well as a leisure pool complete with waterslides and a lazy river. After working out, patrons can choose to utilize the in-house steam and dry saunas. The center also hosts events and social soirees in the classroom/party room. Busy parents appreciate on-site babysitting services.
www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/gen/lrc.htm
Convenient shopping
Blue Vista is less than 10 acres away from a diverse shopping experience. Blue Vista residents have convenient access to many fabulous shops and restaurants as well as banking establishments, dental services, interior decorating stores and more. The community is on popular public transportation routes as well. The whole family can enjoy a night out without spending a lot of time driving to a faraway destination.
Wonderful public schools
The Blue Vista community is only acres away from some of the best public schools in the city of Longmont. Whether your child is bound for elementary, middle or high school, you can be sure that the schools will provide them with the best possible education. Niwot High School has even been authorized to teach the academically rigorous International Baccalaureate Program, which is world renowned for its ability to prepare students for the university and college curriculum. The area is endowed not only with numerous public schools, but a few charter schools well. There are also numerous day-care centers for those parents whose busy schedule does not coincide with the final school bell.
Burlington Elementary http://www.stvrain.k12.co.us/schools/bes/
Sunset Middle School http://www.stvrain.k12.co.us/schools/sms/
Niwot High School http://www.stvrain.k12.co.us/schools/nhs/
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