You might have already taken a splash in the relaxing Alterra swimming pool this summer and loved that it’s a cool place to beat the heat! But aside from the outdoor recreational methods, you can keep cool when in your apartment without wasting a lot of energy and money on air conditioning. Here are 10 simple ways to cool off this summer that you might... [Read more...]

I'm not really a swimmer, but when the weather heats up you can find me lounging out by the water, book in hand, sunblock on (because it's super important!), and probably passed out asleep beneath my dark shades. The Alterra apartments swimming pool is a great place to play, as well as lounge this season. With the brand new sundeck, you might be tempted... [Read more...]

Earth Day is as good a day as any to start living your live the green way! As you already know, Alterra was built on the foundation of being a eco-conscious community in La Mesa. They make it even easier to keep up with great green habits by offering convenient amenities that make recycling a breeze! If you get a little frazzled trying to remember to separate... [Read more...]

Alterra apartments are LEED Gold certified and just the breath of fresh air you're looking for when it comes to the perfect apartment community. Eco-friendly both inside and out, these apartment homes celebrate Earth Day everyday! From the very start of Alterra's planning in 2007, the buildings were built with locally produced materials and and manufactured... [Read more...]

What's better than knowing you live in green home or one of the greenest apartment communities in La Mesa, CA? Knowing that the whole city of La Mesa is making bold moves toward sustainable, eco-friendly energy sources. The Helix Water District officially started up its solar cells energy system (solar photovoltaic (PV) system) at the Nat L Eggert Operations... [Read more...]

Alterra is on its way to become the ideal green living apartment community in La Mesa, CA. But why stop at the gates? Wouldn't it be ideal to raise a family in a prime California city with a focus on every conservation, sustainability, and environmentally-friendly values? La Mesa aims to become that city! The city is inviting everyone to one of the "La... [Read more...]

National Green Week isn't just about educating students about green living. Everyone can do with a little more information about sustainability, recycling, and overall just playing nice with nature. There are plenty of ways to start and almost endless ways your actions in Alterra apartments will make a positive impact on the Earth, especially when everyone... [Read more...]

It seems forever ago since champagne bottles and fireworks were popping in celebration of 2011. Now it's back to work, back to school, but onto another great year in La Mesa, CA's signature apartment community just of the Grossmont Trolley line. While I know everyone has been buzzing about making and keeping your resolutions, I'll offer an overall solution... [Read more...]

With all the perks to living in La Mesa, California, Alterra apartments only adds to your living experience by providing you with energy-efficient and money-saving amenities. Thankfully, Alterra is already located in a state that stays comfortable outside year-round. But when the temperatures do fall, you're covered by two very important eco-friendly features... [Read more...]

Want to save on gas but you're not ready to trade your car or SUV in for a Vespa?  Well my eco-conscious friend, there are other ways that you can save on your gas bill and be friendly to the environment, and they are all things that you can do yourself.  Ecomodder.com has 65 plus ways to transform your car from a gas guzzler to a gas saver.  The site... [Read more...]

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