Green development projects often “perform extremely well financially and often command a price premium in the marketplace.

The benefits of building green are often many. Things such as lower operating costs for residents, increased comfort, higher perceived value, reduced sprawl, and protection of the natural environment.

There are three basic elements of Green Development

-environmental responsiveness
-resource efficiency
-community and cultural sensitivity.

Green development projects must consider siting and land-use issues; conserve energy, water, and other precious resources; provide a healthy and comfortable indoor space through the use of reused and recycled products, as well as energy- and resource-efficient products; blend in with the natural environment and protect open space; increase a sense of community; and address cultural issues.

Costa Rica Developments are fast identifying the benefits of Green.  The Country offers many fine locations with a blend of Mountain, Ocean and Valley views to complement any project.

A great opportunity today in Costa Rica is that of the Baby Boomer retirement crowd that we will experience in greater number than before.  We need to develop things that have good scope with product that fits the market and amenities that match up to pricing.

Here is an example of a property that could be developed perfectly for a combination retirement community and Vacation home location.  This is almost 1000 acres of land and can be very profitable as a green project using only 33% of all the land and and completing the balance to reserve. Add top this a Hotel Condominium, nature trails, Animal watching platforms and trams above the treetops, and you have a complete development package that will work.

This one has it all. Close to many interesting centers, 5 beaches, has ocean view ridge lines, a high mountain section for exclusive retreat high end homes, great profitability and is a perfect Green project property.  This one is priced at today’s market and offers a 20X return conservatively.

Find out how to identify the best locations and properties fro Green Development.

Robert Shannon:  Cell (506) 8820 5627 Location: San Jose office Position: Director of marketing  Telephones: (506) 2293 2446 – Toll Free: 1 888 581 1786 Email: robert@costaricaretirementvacationproperties.com