Described
by the Associated Press as the "First New Town of the Millennium," Mountain
House reinterprets the golden American age, mixing familiar hometown elegance
with ultramodern technology and environmental sensitivity. Located in the
gateway to the San Francisco Bay Area, Mountain House conveniently sits
in the picturesque west side of the San Joaquin Valley. Just 20 minutes
from the East Bay and about an hour from San Francisco, Mountain House
allows easy access to the rapidly expanding Bay Area.
Mountain House uses a variety of innovative technologies to provide environmentally friendly services and amenities. For example, a computer controlled irrigation system senses rainfall and automatically shuts off sprinkler systems to conserve water. All homes are available with an electrical car outlet in the garage in order to promote environmentally friendly cars. Water meters use radio transmission technology to provide faster, more efficient meter readings. Traffic signals will be timed and monitored through a central hub to detect traffic flow and ease traffic congestion. These are just a few ways Mountain House uses technology to provide basic services for residents and conserve resources. Residents in Mountain House receive the best of both worlds: conveniences of a modern age, with a comforting and welcoming neighborhood feeling of the past.