Valencia by FivePoint, a master-planned community in the Santa Clarita Valley, is redefining sustainable living with a comprehensive approach that integrates energy-efficient homes, eco-friendly transportation, and expansive green spaces. The community, which offers panoramic hillside views and protected open spaces, has been designed from the ground up to minimize environmental impact while enhancing residents’ quality of life.
At the heart of Valencia’s sustainability ethos are its homes, built by some of the nation’s most prominent builders. The 16 diverse home collections feature detached and attached designs in single-, two-, and three-story styles, with 2 to 5 bedrooms and 2.5 to 5.5 baths, ranging from 1,326 to 3,731 square feet. Pricing starts from the upper $500,000s to more than $1.3 million. Every home is equipped with advanced energy-efficient features, including rooftop solar panels with data monitoring, tankless water heaters with closed-loop systems, Low-E windows, upgraded insulation, and Level 2 EV chargers planned in garages. These features not only reduce energy consumption but also lower utility costs for residents, making sustainable living more affordable.
Transportation is another key pillar of Valencia’s eco-friendly design. Through VALENCIA GO®, an innovative transportation management organization, residents have access to subsidy programs for zero-emission vehicles, e-bikes, neighborhood electric vehicles, and transit. A recent $100,000 contribution from VALENCIA GO to Santa Clarita Transit will bring a zero-emission bus to the community, connecting residents to downtown Santa Clarita and top-ranked schools in the Newhall, Saugus, and William S. Hart school districts. The community also features a network of trails and walkways for NEVs, bikes, and pedestrians, promoting a car-free lifestyle. A Mobility Hub at Verve Park offers electric car-sharing in partnership with Envoy Technologies, where residents can rent a Volkswagen ID4 or Hyundai IONIQ 5 for $8 per hour, and a bikeshare program with Drop Mobility that provides two hours of free riding for residents.
Valencia’s parks further enhance its sustainable appeal. Confluence Park includes a lap pool, kiddie pool, spa, cabanas, and a large community garden. Verve Park, connecting to the Eastlink greenway, features expansive lawns, a playground, an outdoor fitness zone, and a community clubhouse. Riparian Park, a new Los Angeles County park, offers basketball courts, a sports field, a playground, and native landscapes. These parks reflect FivePoint’s commitment to preserving open space and creating inviting outdoor settings for people and pets.
The community’s dedication to sustainability extends to its goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions and zero-net-energy homes and buildings. FivePoint has invested in hundreds of EV charging stations across Los Angeles County. Emily Haar, VALENCIA GO’s program manager, noted that plans include adding a transportation hub with a bus transit center in the coming years. Upon full buildout, Valencia by FivePoint is poised to become one of the most sustainable communities of its kind in the nation.
For prospective homebuyers, Valencia offers a range of options from builders like Lennar, Richmond American Homes, and Toll Brothers. More information is available at www.valencia.com, www.lennar.com, www.richmondamerican.com, and www.tollbrothers.com. As demand for sustainable living grows, Valencia by FivePoint demonstrates how thoughtful planning can create communities that are both environmentally responsible and highly livable.
