We believe that The Villages of Loreto Bay will be internationally recognized not only for their livable New Urbanist plan and authentic architectural design, but also for its environmental sustainability. Operating from the belief that the best talent will deliver the best project, we are working with some world leaders in sustainability to make this vision come to life.

FONATUR
FONATUR, the Mexican government's tourism agency, is a valued partner in the Loreto Bay project, sharing our vision of creating an architecturally authentic and environmentally responsible community. FONATUR was created in 1974 to develop resort cities throughout Mexico, including Los Cabos, Ixtapa, Huatalco, Cancun, and now Loreto. FONATUR has committed to maintaining the infrastructure and utilities at Loreto Bay for a minimum of 25 years, and will work with the Loreto Bay Company to ensure the preservation of 5,000 acres of green land in the development.
www.fonatur.gob.mx

Citigroup Property Investors
Loreto Bay Company and Citigroup Property Investors (CPI) are joint venture partners sharing ownership of Loreto Bay Company.   Loreto Bay Company's focus on sustainability and commitment to long term financial success were instrumental to Citigroup's decision to participate in the venture.  Citigroup’s corporate citizenship policy is rooted in the belief that working to promote sustainable development is good business practice.  As a global influencer, they are continuously seeking opportunities to make sustainable investments and develop products and services with positive environmental and social impacts.  Citigroup has taken a public position on climate change, committing to a 10% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2011 and investing in alternative energy and clean technology.  On May 8, 2007, Citigroup announced that it will direct $50 billion over the next 10 years to address global climate change through investments, financings and related activities to support the commercialization and growth of alternative energy and clean technology among the clients and markets it serves, as well as within its own businesses and operations. 

Citigroup Property Investors (CPI) is a global investment firm with nearly $10 billion in assets under management.  The association with a financial firm of the caliber and name recognition of Citigroup provides Loreto Bay with enhanced credibility, in addition to strengthening the Company's financial security. Both companies share the vision of establishing Loreto Bay as a premier destination in Baja Sur.  www.citigroup.com

Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company
Since its founding in 1980, Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company ("DPZ") has completed designs for over two-hundred and fifty new and existing communities. This work has exerted a major influence on the practice and direction of urban planning in the United States. DPZ’s projects have received numerous awards, including two National AIA Awards and two Governor’s Urban Design Awards for Excellence. In addition to its design work, the firm is widely recognized as a leader of the international movement against the proliferation of suburban sprawl. The firm’s principals were co-founders of the Congress for the New Urbanism, recognized by the New York Times as "the most important collective architectural movement in the United States in the past fifty years."
www.dpz.com

Shubin + Donaldson Architects
Established in 1990, Shubin + Donaldson is an internationally recognized architectural firm with appearances in some of the world’s most prestigious publications, including Robb Report, Interior Design and The New York Times.  The firm pursues a high level of environmental sustainability, including LEED accreditation and membership in the US Green Building Council.  Shubin + Donaldson has been honored with twenty AIA design awards.  Loreto Bay is proud to have them designing our custom homes.  www.sandarc.com

Loreto Bay Design Group
Founded by seasoned architect Doug Campbell in 2006, and joined by senior architects Peter Boddy and Stephan Vedral, the LBDG brings over 60 years of professional knowledge to the design table.  With a specific focus on custom homes, this highly creative team is dedicated to delivering wonderfully handcrafted homes with an attention to detail and artisanship.  The principals of LBDG have been intimately involved with the Loreto Bay project before the first home was built.  They provide expertise in sustainable design, new urbanism, LEED certification, alternative and environment-friendly building methods, and Pattern Language.  www.loretobaydesigngroup.com

Bayside Mechanical Ltd.
Incorporated in June 2000 under the leadership of senior engineer Tor Hanson, Bayside manages the design-build mechanical requirements for Loreto Bay’s Village Homes.   This team has the distinction of managing the mechanical installation for Canada’s first Gold LEED building six years ago, and Canada’s first Platinum LEED building last year.  The design-build process encompasses total responsibility for a project. This includes consultation with an owner in the selection process of a mechanical system; engineering design and the production of construction documents; and finally the actual installation of the system. Bayside delivers success by fulfilling multiple parallel objectives, including aesthetic and functional quality, budget, and schedule for completion.   www.baysidemc.com

Mexico Green Building Council
MGBC is a non-governmental organization of leading firms in the construction industry who have joined efforts to investigate and promote sustainable building technology, policy and best practices in Mexico.  MGBC is developing SICES (the Spanish acronym), a National Green Building Rating Tool, a certification system intended to transform the national building market. Loreto Bay was the founding MGBC sponsor, desiring to help accelerate adoption of sustainable development practices in Mexico and to participate in a green building forum to discuss green building challenges and solutions in the Mexico environment. The Council is also an informal source of information on Mexican building systems and products. www.cmes.org.mx/us

First Solar
First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacture of high quality thin film solar modules. First Solar has invested heavily in developing advanced, thin film semiconductor deposition and high volume manufacturing processes essential to achieving the low cost, high product quality and module efficiency required to make solar energy economically viable across a broad range of applications. First Solar is committed to making solar generated electricity an important piece of the 21st century electricity infrastructure.
www.firstsolar.com

EcoScapes
Landscaping around Loreto Bay homes, common areas and the golf club is designed and installed by EcoScapes, a joint venture between Loreto Bay Company and Saline Habitats, a company with expertise in the design and restoration of native saline environments. In particular, the experts of EcoScapes is selecting and installing native plants and developing a sod farm to provide saline-hardy turf for the Loreto Bay Golf Club.

George W. Girvin & Associates, Inc.
George W. Girvin Associates, Inc. encompasses all aspects of landscape architecture and site planning, locally, regionally and internationally: Urban design, park and recreation planning, college campus planning, hotel and resort planning, golf course site planning, project design coordination and management, executive design consultation, select residential/estate planning and historic landscape renovation. The company, founded in 1986, builds and shapes the landscape for people to experience and enjoy while protecting, preserving and enhancing the beauty and substance of nature as a resource for future generations. Loreto Bay Company has retained the company as the landscape architects for the Beach Club, spa, custom homes, streetscapes and golf course.
www.girvinassoc.net

Casa Mesquite
Casa Mesquite is a 4-year old custom furniture manufacturing company based in Douglas, Arizona, with its manufacturing facility located across the border in Agua Prieta, Mexico.  The company is headed by Luis G. Cordova, master furniture designer, who has been in the business of envisioning, creating and building beautiful furniture in Mexico for 18 years.  Mr. Cordova, a dual American and Mexican citizen, comes from a family rich in Mexican culture and has developed an understanding and genuine affection for the Baja and Loreto through several visits to the area over the last year. Mr. Cordova has been working with the some of the most prestigious designers in the Scottsdale and Tucson areas to create spectacular furniture with great design and functionality.  His custom furniture is showcased in many beautiful homes in the Scottsdale, Carefree and Tucson areas.  Furniture for Loreto Bay features FSC certified woods and low VOC finishes.   Joining Mr. Cordova in this venture is home owner Joel Sherman, who is in charge of marketing and sales in Loreto Bay for Casa Mesquite.  www.casamesquite.com.

Duval Designs
The Loreto Bay Golf Club is the first project of a new golf course design venture by internationally renowned PGA Tour champion David Duval.  Duval Designs will be renovating a course originally designed by noted Mexican golf course architect Pedro Guereca, and will bring Loreto Bay Golf Club to current championship golf course standards. The par 72 course is expected to play at 7,200 yards from the Championship tees.

TWD Inc.
Tom Weber is the principal of TWD Inc., and as such has been engaged by Duval Designs to oversee the entire renovation of the Loreto Bay Golf Club.  Mr. Weber has 15 years experience in building and redesigning golf courses, managing over $65 million in budgets for clients such as The PGA of America and Harbor Town Golf Links.  He is particularly committed to creating golf environments that are sensitive to the natural ecosystem and integrated into community as a traditional neighborhood design.

Troon Golf
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., with international offices in Hong Kong, Australia, Switzerland and Dubai, Troon Golf is the world's leading luxury-brand golf management, development and marketing company.  Troon has been contracted to manage the Loreto Bay Golf Club, and under the leadership of agronomist Joe Heersink is dedicated to a maintenance program that will ensure one of the most environmentally sound courses in the world.  www.troongolf.com