Sustainable Land Development Today - January 2008 - (Page 4) Sustainable 12 Balancing the needs of people, planet, and profit. JANUARY 2008 VOLUME 4 ISSUE 1 Columns Departments 8 Our Voice How can we make this work? Your Voice Point and counter-point on urban sprawl Finance: Waterfront Revival Norfolk, Virginia recognized that alternatives existed to suburban sprawl and was ready to think outside the box. Stormwater: Conservation Developments Creative land planning and stormwater management practices offer project solutions to protect water and natural resources, and enhance wildlife habitat. Wastewater: Cost-effective Approach Manufacturers are choosing to outsource their wastewater treatment to companies that specialize in this complex and heavily regulated function. 10 & 50 52 Contents TOP STORIES 54 56 12Darkest 17New 20 23 25 Before the Dawn: 2008 Industry Outlook A good-news, bad-news scenario. The economics at home are not rosy, punctuated by the shock waves from the subprime mortgage debacle. Yet there may be opportunities to lay the ground work for the future. Laws and Regulations As the rules for the industry continue changing, most are being created at the local level with broader policies initiated by The Congress and state legislatures. FEATURE ARTICLES A Transition from NIMBY to Community Amenity Creative sustainable approach to Connecticut public works project wins over neighbors and captures 2007 Visionary Project Award. Introducing Sustainable Land Development International…SLDI Industry-wide association dedicated to sustainable land development launched at Phoenix conference. Industry Spotlights A look at leading solutions in the industry. 56 Wetlands: Spanning Wetlands Planned development that includes environmental restoration and innovative bridge work promises to revitalize threatened environment. The Last Word: Seeing Through the Cycles Comments from SLDI president Tony Wernke. 62 RESOURCES SLDI in Focus Letter from the Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Event Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Bookstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Editorial Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Products/Services Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . 59 SLDT Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 4 January 2008 Sustainable Land Development Today
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