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68 / BUILDING DIALOGUE / June 2021 / RainDance / sustainable practices are preserved. The design team created a habitat for plants and small species of wildlife to thrive, sustaining the ecological system that lives in RainDance. Planned corridors of perennials at the resort attract pollina- tors to its surrounding orchards. Year-round greenhouses are also planned, enabling a 12-month growing season that main- tains crop productivity through winter lulls. Demonstration farms create opportunities for teaching and learning in an open environment while community farms in each district give people a chance to take ownership of the growing season and share the bounty with their neighbors. All sustainability initiatives are marked with educational signage that brings the community along for the journey and helps create future advocates who will champion the unique “living in the farm” lifestyle at RainDance for generations to come. Additionally, turf lawns serve to reduce concrete, water usage and maintenance. RainDance has won multiple awards, recognizing its unique design, historical derivations and focus on community. As master planned communities increasingly focus on differen- tiation and unique storytelling, RainDance demonstrates the power of historical perspective.\\ OPENING ART TOP: A microcosm of its lively surroundings, the resort- style pool is situated within a 13.4-acre park and is connected to open space, orchards and farmland through an extensive trail network. OPENING ART BOTTOM: The shape of the pool and lazy river reflect the RainDance logo ABOVE: Larger-than-life design elements are balanced by intimate gathering spaces. BELOW: Envisioned as the resort next door, RainDance River Resort provides the community with a water park in its very own backyard. Drawing from the RainDance farm-themed palette, playful pieces are rooted in agricultural heritage. Every element was designed to evoke an immersive experience of “living in the farm.” Windrows, grids and circular patterns establish visual elements and create an authentic harmony. Old tractors and farming equipment function as sculptures and water features to reinforce the area’s heritage.