Envision Utah 2005 Award:

In May 2005, Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. awarded Harvest Park the Grand Award for the annual Envision Utah Governor’s Quality Growth Awards. This honor represents the development’s efforts to uphold quality of life and for response to growth pressures. Huntsman said these awards go to projects that add a “futuristic look” to issues concerning economic vitality and sustainability in Utah.

The objective behind the design of Harvest Park is to maintain a sense of community. Harvest Park’s design specifically designates a unified look, envisioning an appearance of old Mapleton City. Likewise, it is pedestrian friendly, with no cul-de-sacs or dead ends. There are 35 acres dedicated to walking trails, parks and open spaces. The aesthetic nature of the project invokes a community-oriented lifestyle.

Harvest Park is especially delighted by this gubernatorial honor, considering the presence of outstanding developments in Park City, Midvale City, West Valley City, and others throughout the State.

Harvest Park also received three Awards of Excellence, four Awards of Merit and three other land conservation awards given by the Utah Quality Growth Commission.

Energy Star Builders:

All of Harvest Park Builders participate in the ENERGY STAR New Homes Program to promote construction of energy-efficient residences. This program consists of a partnership between the EPA, Utah Power association, and builders, making it easier for homebuyers to identify energy-efficient homes. ENERGY STAR homes have the following characteristics:

• 15 percent greater efficiency than the state building code (IECC 2003)
• Third-party verification of energy performance
• Use traditional building materials and techniques

Raising our standards to qualify for the Energy Star program provides more efficient homes, differentiates us from our competition, and reduces callbacks for the homebuyer.

ENERGY STAR qualified homes are independently verified to be at least 30% more energy efficient than homes built to the 1993 national Model Energy Code or 15% more efficient than state energy code, whichever is more rigorous. These savings are based on heating, cooling, and hot water energy use and are typically achieved through a combination of:

• Building Envelope Upgrades
• High Performance Windows
• Controlled Air Infiltration
• Upgraded Heating and Air Conditioning Systems (30% more efficient)
• Tight Duct Systems
• Upgraded Water-Heating Equipment