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Park, all impart quality in construction,
interior design, exterior landscaping and
lifestyle enrichment. “So often, when
touring visitors through our communities,
I’ll hear the age 55 and older residents
comment on, how happy and comfortable
they are with their senior neighborhood
and having a property manager that un-
derstands their needs,” says Burns.
Community pools, activity rooms
and walking trails add to the increased
desirability and marketability of HCHA
developments. Other developments offer
advantages in water and energy efficien-
cy, which not only spares residents from
excessive utility costs, but reduces the
impact on the environment. For example,
HCHA’s master planned Cypresswood
Estates achieved LEED Platinum dis-
tinction as it was developed to conform
to the highest of green standards. Solar
panels are deployed at this site which not
only supply electricity back to the grid,
but also help generate electricity for out-
side and clubhouse lighting. Storm water
drains have been constructed to connect
