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UPDATE: Renovations Make For A More Sustainable Senior Living Community

Atria Valley View aims for environmental design certification.

UPDATE: We added a photo from Atria Valley View.

 

The completion of a multi-million dollar renovation at Atria Valley View yields a more sustainable senior living community with new amenities.

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Renovations to the senior living community include the addition of a full service spa and salon, a new bistro featuring trellised seating and demonstration-style kitchen, an outdoor fireplace and a dining terrace in the back courtyard, a new deck overlooking beautiful Tice Valley, a new cognitive learning center featuring DakimÒ brain fitness games, and a state-of-the-art fitness center, according to an Atria Valley View news release.

“The redesign at Atria Valley View reflects what we are all about at Atria - providing an innovative approach to luxury senior living with the flexibility to accommodate individual preferences and needs,” said Leo Morales, executive director of Atria Valley View. “Our community’s new look and feel reflects Atria’s ongoing commitment to help residents retain their independence and enjoy life in the most comfortable and inviting surroundings possible.”

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With the renovation, Atria Valley View is expected to be among the first senior living communities in Walnut Creek and Contra Costa County to achieve LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).  To obtain certification, a building must meet the USGBC’s criteria in five key areas: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.In its pursuit of LEED certification, the community is utilizing water efficient landscaping, dual flush toilets, low flow showerheads, and low-emitting materials such as paints, carpets, and sealants, according to the news release. 

Atria Valley View is located at 1228 Rossmoor Parkway in Walnut Creek. For more information, call the concierge at (925) 937-7300.


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