Sustainability

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Kendal Residents Lead the Way in Fighting Climate Change

“We’re Green, We’re Gray, and We’re NOT Going Away! Over 500 residents at Kendal communities in 8 states have created an enterprising standalone non-profit organization focused on reducing carbon emissions…

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Collington Addresses Sustainability Through EV Charging Stations and More

Collington adds EV Charging Stations to community to help build a sustainable future.

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Kendal at Oberlin is a 2022 Tree Campus® Healthcare Organization

Good news for Kendal at Oberlin and the John Bartram Arboretum! The Arbor Day Foundation has named Kendal at Oberlin a 2022 Tree Campus® Healthcare institution for its commitment to planting, nurturing, and celebrating trees.

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Sustainable Dining on the Menu at KaLex

Providing residents with a variety of delicious, healthy meal choices is an amenity that is an integral part of the community. “Kendal Values and Practices” also emphasizes a commitment to…

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Ziegler Closes $297,030,000 Financing for Ensō Village

June 14, 2021—Bond proceeds will be applied toward the construction of the Community, which will include 221 independent living apartments, 30 assisted living apartments and 24 memory support apartments.

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Enso Village Taps ‘Green Bond’ Financing for New Community

May 18, 2021—Green energy production and energy-efficiency are integral to Enso Village. The community will have a solar array, estimated to produce enough solar energy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 9,000 kilograms kgCO2e. In fact, Enso Village will exceed the LEED energy basel

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Enso Village Taps ‘Green Bond’ Financing for New Community

May 18, 2021—Green energy production and energy-efficiency are integral to Enso Village. The community will have a solar array, estimated to produce enough solar energy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 9,000 kilograms. In fact, Enso Village will exceed the LEED energy baseline by

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Collington Campus Accredited as an Arboretum

Collington earned the accreditation for meeting ArbNet’s set of professional practice standards for arboreta and botanic gardens. Level One Accreditation aligns with Collington’s goal of labeling all trees within the arboretum and adding more walking paths.

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Enso Village Breaks Reservation Record Despite Pandemic Restrictions

Feb. 26, 2021—After 8 ½ weeks on the market, Enso Village would come out at 70% reserved, a record during normal times — an astounding feat for a greenfield project during a pandemic when senior communities were seen by some as dangerous places to call home. Today, Enso Village sits at 96% reserved.

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