Kids & Family
Open House at Heritage Apartments Friday, Host of Officials to Attend
Local senior resources, along with several local officials expected to speak.
The Heritage Commons senior complex will host their grand opening this weekend.
A Light lunch will be served following the at ceremony with a host of local officials in attendance at 191 Heritage Lane, Dixon this Friday, November 8, 11.30 am.
You can expect a welcome from Bill Powell, President Davis Senior Housing Communities, Inc. (DSHC) & John Stewart, Chairman and Founder, as well as, Mayor Jack Batchelor, Jr. Assembly Member Mariko Yamada, County Supervisor John Vasquez.
Presentations from the offices of Congressman John Garamendi, State Senator Lois Wolk Speakers representing Rose Cade, Dixon Family Services, Advocates for Dixon Seniors, Solano County Board of Supervisors and many, many more.
Walk through a model apartment at the open house from 2-4pm, fully furnished by Comfort Furniture of Dixon.
A few more senior apartments are still available (55 and up), call Maria Claustro at 707-676-0426 or visit www.npllc.org/blog.
RSVP requested at 530-757-2233 or 530-400-9765 or email dthompcoop@aol.com
Fun Facts on Heritage Commons
- About 300 boots on the ground built Heritage Commons
- Dixon ReadiRide picked up and dropped off 78 times at HC in October
- The Largest Solar Heated Therapy Pool in Dixon
- Each day on average the solar panels generate 3.8 times their capacity, so the 24 kW installed at Heritage generates about 92 kWh each day and saves about 65 lbs of CO2, less in the winter, more in the summer
- Heritage Commons Phase 1. was the highest scoring project in the State’s HOME program
- Overall, the landscaping design helps reduce the amount of water required by almost 50%. (See below)
- Dozen fruiting trees, no turf, California natives
- Computerized weather sensors trigger the watering system
Landscape Planting DesignThe intent of the landscape planting was to assist in conserving water. The project’s plant palette consists of plants that are either native to California or are adapted, thus requiring less watering than a more typical and traditional landscape. The only exception to this rule is the various fruit trees located in and around the central courtyard. The fruit trees require regular irrigation. In addition, to help reduce the amount of water required in the landscape, no turf was used as part of the project. There are over a dozen fruiting trees, which include: Apples, lemons, oranges, pomegranate, figs and cherry trees. Additionally, there is a gardening area for residents to grow their own herbs and vegetables.
Landscape Irrigation DesignThe project’s irrigation system is also designed to maximize water conservation and to ensure the establishment and longevity of all plant specimens through a balance of system automation. The system is equipped with “Smart” Controllers that include on-site weather sensors that measure sunlight and temperature and uses the information gathered to determine the correct watering schedule. The controller automatically adjusts the irrigation schedule on a daily basis to assure the plants are receiving the correct amount of water required for the time of the year, helping to eliminate over watering. Additionally, the majority of the system is composed of drip irrigation, which helps deliver water to the critical areas of the plant root zone.
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