A respected Birmingham real estate professional specializing in off-campus housing communities, John Vawter is the principal of Capstone Collegiate Communities, where he oversees numerous student housing projects. While working at Capstone Collegiate Communities, John Vawter’s expertise includes supervision of construction projects to incorporate modern and community-focused amenities, such as green spaces, into the development.
Public green spaces are often sacrificed as cities develop and expand. With green housing projects, housing shortfall is effectively addressed without negatively affecting the natural surroundings. In recent years, there’s been a surge in student population, especially in urban centers as some universities have removed their student caps or admitted more students in an academic year. With campuses now unable to accommodate the increasingly rising numbers of students, developers need to consider environmental responsibility as a priority and develop amenities with eco-friendly living spaces.
Today’s students have grown up knowing sustainable behavior practices. They expect to reside in facilities with water and energy efficiency as well as effective recycling systems in place. Many student residential housing now displays their residential sustainability accomplishments and certifications to inform prospective students of their commitment to environmental accountability.
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