EEco, short for contemporary and environmentally efficient oasis, is ideal in the green living spaces of the Mile High City. The EEco concept was developed after the 2009 tornado. City planners wanted homes for citizens that had tornado safety features, but were also environmentally friendly with a gentle carbon footprint. Originally, the land on which EEcos were built was mixed use, including commercial, industrial and residential. To support sustainable land practices, the city agreed to rebuild using the same concept. EEco I and II are centrally located and ideal for urban lifestyles as they house a large number of residents in the heart of MHC, Colorado while also including amenities such as medical clinics, gyms, shops, restaurants, and a public transportation hub.Mile High City's EEco I and II are not only environmentally friendly, but are also much more pleasant to live in than a regular home. Architectural engineers have designed these homes to have enough space for the target number of occupants to live comfortably and have sufficient fully equipped bathrooms, kitchens and living areas. The rugs, made from recyclable materials, have a soft, comfortable feel and a spongy, therapeutic cork floor. Mechanical and electrical engineers have designed the futuristic technologies of communications devices, netbooks and home appliances that make life simpler and easier while being five-star energy rated. People with disabilities particularly benefit from living in these homes, because EEcos are communities that replace group homes. This means residents with disabilities can easily get the help they need, through nearby staff and clinics in the building, as well as be socially active with other members of the community. Elderly and disabled residents have a home... middle of paper ...... on the ground are the gyms, salons, spas and hydroponic gardens of EEco I and II. MHC’s EEco buildings also benefit the community. Furniture for EEco's homes and businesses is purchased from local artisans, and surplus products and electricity are sold to the city's power companies. Green actions employed by EEco include, but are not limited to, the use of: sustainable building materials as well as recycled construction waste, renewable energy resources that allow EEco to use the grid as emergency backup only, polarized windows, passive solar for natural light and heat. , open ventilation system for cooling and air quality, rooftop gardens, hydroponic gardening and local artists and interior designers for building aesthetics. All the eco-friendly achievements of MHC's green homes have led to LEED Platinum certification and a new beginning for residents of EEco I & II..