Lowry received the "Governor's Award for Smart Growth" in 1995 and 1998. What does smart growth mean to the environment?

As an infill development, Lowry is utilizing existing urban areas and road systems rather than sprawling into the suburbs. Old Air Force base runways have been recycled into brand new roads; beautiful old trees have been moved rather than cut down; new trees have been planted.

Lowry's streets, roundabouts and trails system are designed to reduce car trips and pollution. Many of Lowry's are built to maximize energy efficiency, minimize pollution and conserve natural resources. Careful land planning and xeriscaping, plus a golf course that incorporates sustainable resource management techniques, will save one of Colorado's most precious resources: water.