One Planet Principles

Sonoma Mountain Village is endorsed by the prestigious One Planet Communities program—the first in North America and the fourth in the world to receive the honor. This initiative of sustainability experts BioRegional UK helps forward-thinking municipalities and real estate developers build neighborhoods that reduce the ecological footprint of residents to a truly sustainable “one planet” level. SOMO’s comprehensive Sustainability Action Plan, which has been approved and endorsed by One Planet Communities, will ensure our sustainable goals are mapped out and measured. This endorsement is a sign of the highest achievement in sustainable design.

Taken as a whole, these principles lead to a one-planet ecological footprint, and, ultimately, a high-quality lifestyle all within our fair share of the earth’s natural resources.

ONE PLANET PRINCIPLES

01: Zero carbon

Zero use of fossil fuels for building energy with 100% of power coming from renewable energy by 2020. Zero GHG’s from building energy.
View performance of our 1.14MW solar array (2006)
View performance of our 1MW solar array (2011)
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02: Zero waste

98% reduction in solid landfill waste, along with the rethinking of waste altogether
Learn more about Genesis Worldwide

03: Sustainable transport

82% reduction in CO2 through programs, technology and transit with car sharing and bicycling programs, shuttles to the SMART train and other regional transportation options
Learn more about Community Fuels

04: Sustainable materials

20% of materials manufactured on site, with 40% sourced from within 500 miles
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05: Local and sustainable food

65% of food for the community will come from within 300 miles, as well as a daily farmers market, healthy grocery store and restaurants
Learn more about on-site Sally Tomatoes Cafe and Bar

06: Sustainable water

Build the entire community with 0% increase in the existing water allocation granted to previous site owner Agilent Technologies
Learn more from the Sonoma County Water Agency

07: Land use and wildlife

27 acres of parks and open space, along with enhanced wetlands areas, green roofs to support bee gardens and edible landscaping along walking paths
Learn more from Sonoma Land Trust

08: Culture and heritage

Local and regional identity through on-site theatre, public art, story mapping and a new culture of sustainability
Learn more about the Green Music Center

09: Equity and local economy

25% affordable housing, housing for sale and rental for all income levels, local and fair trade goods for sale in the community, and the creation of 4,400 jobs
Learn more about the NorthBay iHub

10: Health and happiness

A 5-minute lifestyle and walkable urban design, One Planet Living Center, Lifestyle Concierge Program, surveys and actions for a healthier and happier community
Learn more about the One Planet Communities