“Designed with the idea that people and nature can coexist.” Located on a fully wooded 44-acre site in Gainesville and directly adjacent to the University of Florida campus, The Madera community in Gainesville, Florida, is designed with the idea that people and nature can coexist. For example, with lakes and natural areas nearby, one can hear and see a variety of wildlife species. Madera consists of more than 80 lots and is exemplary in energy performance and sustainability features. Homes constructed to be very energy-efficient, large open conservation spaces for wildlife, landscaping that utilizes native bushes and trees are just a few ways Madera is designed to be a one-of-a-kind place. Being “Green” has never been so pleasant.