Sustainable
Reducing the carbon footprint on the earth.
North Hills has partnered with Baker Roofing Company and Baker Renewable Energy to pilot a rooftop solar system that brings renewable energy to North Hills. This system generates power through clean, solar energy and demonstrates how renewable energy can be applied to our everyday lives. We look forward to providing North Hills visitors with a chance to view the rooftop solar system. Visit www.northhillsbakersolar.com or look below to watch the real-time solar monitoring.
Walkable
A healthy North Hills lifestyle: Drive less. Walk more. Weigh less.
Adjacent to the Raleigh greenway, bike trail system and is interconnected to neighborhood and city sidewalks, North Hills residents can save energy by walking or biking to work. Residents also live within walking distance four elementary schools, three middle schools and one high school. At full build out, more than 4,000 workers will be employed at North Hills.
The design of North Hills is walkable, offering 100 acres of sophisticated living, luxury hotel rooms, Class A office space, a continuing care retirement community, green space, a movie complex and entertainment venues, premier dining, salons and spas, high-end boutiques, national retail and an athletic club - all within walking distance. North Hills accommodates every possible need or want, while encouraging you to save time, money and to stay healthy.
Smarter
Reducing the need for automobiles, saving energy and ultimately, money.
North Hills' vertical footprint maintains sustainable growth that preserves open space. Pedestrian-friendly streets connected to neighborhood sidewalks, underground parking garages, public transit, greenways and landscaping promotes walkability and eco-friendliness.
North Hills offers convenient access to other areas of the city and Triangle region. In fact, its pedestrian-friendly design and proven reduction of automobile use, led the required parking by City Ordinance to be reduced by 34 percent in the North Hills zoning district. Two Capital Area Transit (CAT) bus lines serve North Hills and the surrounding parks, schools and shopping centers, as well as Duke Raleigh Hospital. Residents also have access to local produce at the North Hills Farmers' market on Saturday mornings from April through October, which includes 30+ local and organic vendors.
Plug in Electric Vehicle
Recharging just got better. Plug your electric vehicle into our level-2 (240 volts) charging stations near North State Bank. Shop, dine, and enjoy the scenes of North Hills while your car recharges, providing 10-20 additional miles of range per hour of charging.
G.E.M. Vehicles
Eco-friendly and loads of fun, these G.E.M. Vehicles are ready and waiting to zip you around to your favorite North Hills spots.
Farmers' Market
Every Saturday from April through November, over 30 vendors set up on the North Hills Commons with local and organic veggies, flowers, meats, cheeses, herbs, baked goods and more. 8am to 12pm. More info...
Free WiFi
Now you don't have to drive home or go back to the office to get online. Free Wifi is now available in most North Hills restaurants and common spaces so that you can save time and gas. All you need is your laptop.
Green Recognition
- November 2008 - Green Building Award for Sustainable Community Development from the Triangle Business Journal
- 2009 - Best in American Living Smart Growth Community category finalist