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In the Costa Ballena region, axiom embarked on a challenging vision, sparing no expense to develop landmarked by severe soil conditions, rugged terrain, and strict government regulations. Along a unique stretch
of Costa Rica’s Pacific coastline, where the mountains meet the sea, mother nature herself was already facing an environmental concern. As the rains flowed down
the mountainside and across the coastal highway, contamination flowed naturally into streams and creeks that weave their way into the Pacific waters. One of
the first projects set in motion by axiom addressed
that runoff issue through the installation of a state-
the of-the-art water treatment plant, which now purifies the wastewater and has rectified the long-term threat. Furthermore, while the purified water could be used for irrigation purposes, axiom has also made conscious efforts to select and grow native flora for use within its development sites that will reduce the need for irrigation and sprinkler systems. In addressing the critical issue of water procurement, purification, and usage, axiom also developed an aqueduct system that not only provides water to its own developments but which also enhances the water systems of several surrounding communities. The aqueduct brings water to the cities, including homes, schools, businesses, and government facilities. In the town of Uvita, the summer months have traditionally led to water shortages. The new aqueduct will not only address that issue, but it was built to sustain the future growth of the town for the next five years with additional water sources and a 500,000-liter tank gravity feeding the city below.

the axiom development group also supports the initiatives of the blue flag Ecological program, which was created in response to the imminent dangers of beach pollution, its repercussions on public health and the tourism industry.

the inter-institutional effort encourages participation from surrounding communities and local schools and fosters environmental education within Costa Rica’s coastal communities.

Every axiom project begins with sustainability as a core definition, and development does not start until the functioning of the land is fully understood. As a result, axiom has remained ahead of the curve with strategic planning initiatives that have already begun to bear fruit. Development of the terraces at san martin started with a strategic plan to designate preserve areas that would ensure the uninhibited view of the surrounding rainforest canopy and its fauna. The company also designated preserve lands within its concession as a contribution to the valuable efforts of the path of the tapir biological corridor project. Élan at Ballena beach community nestled between one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches and a national park has not only succeeded in preserving all existing trees on the site, but its nursery of 25,000 indigenous plants is helping to enhance the future of delicate ecosystems that anchor its surroundings. Included in the nursery are more than 1,000 trees, including hardwoods and other species that provide essential nutrients to surrounding fauna.

Through initiatives like the nursery at Élan at Ballena, the reach of axiom’s strategic planning has extended to the beautification efforts of surrounding communities outside of its development zones, including the town of Uvita. Axiom also donated 100 trees to Marino Ballena national park earlier this year in conjunction with the reforestation efforts of Costa Rica’s Ministry of Environment, Energy, and Telecommunications (minaE). The donation will not only enhance the region’s overall regeneration process, but the 100 mountain almond trees form an essential part of the natural habitat of the endangered great green macaw.