A home's site — its location, the proximity and nature of resources, and what's done to the site — largely affects the home's overall ecological footprint. The more remote the site, for example, the greater the likelihood that water and power infrastructure must be installed to reach the home, and that residents will have to drive more to work or play. So, optimally, we build homes close to existing waterlines, sewers, electrical lines and transport corridors. We prefer dense urban infill sites, close to community resources such as mass transit, and public green spaces, including parks or the beach.