People seem to be naturally drawn to the rhythmic sounds of water: waves rolling onto shore, streams running over rocks and rapids, and rain.

After receiving 8in of rain in only 2 hours in late September, Pueblo Verde’s waterways came to life. For nearly two weeks one could hear water running through the seasonal creeks and rainwater control features located throughout the development. The main stream in Pueblo Verde was particularly photogenic the day after the downpour; the water was stunningly clear.

Though this amount of rain can (and did) flood the nearby villages of Paraiso and Rio Seco, Pueblo Verde homes and roads fared extremely well, thanks to tireless planning around water management and erosion control. By slowing down and spreading out the water, the potentially harmful effects of such a deluge were mitigated and collected rainwater was given a chance to infiltrate back into the aquifer.

Since the Pueblo Verde developers have incorporated smart, sustainable water management into the master plan, residents here get to enjoy, rather than worry about, all the different sounds of water.

A rainwater collection pool in neighboring El Centro Verde.

A turtle about the size of an adult hand, fighting the current of the stream.