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SLDI in Focus Sustainable Land Development International (SLDI) is a member-owned organization dedicated to promoting land development around the world that balances the needs of people, planet and profit – for today, and future generations. Unique Organization, Unique Opportunity A number of great specialized organizations and efforts today advocate for various disciplinary industry segments of sustainable land development, and SLDI supports most of them. Following are the unique characteristics that make SLDI a powerful organization to meet the needs of all industry stakeholders. Holistic Perspective SLDI possesses the unique comprehensive perspective to convene and align the various stakeholders to address the full breadth of today’s issues. Developer-Centric The financial risk-taker and visionary leader has the unique opportunity to advance the whole process by driving all of the planning, design, financing, construction, regulation, management, and marketing systems. Cooperatively-Operated SLDI is organized as a cooperative dedicated to promoting and enabling land development worldwide that balances the needs of people, planet and profit – for today and future generations. I Enhanced Communication More open, honest and effective exchange of information at more optimal stages of the process with the full breadth of industry stakeholders.. I More Efficient/Effective Processes Identify problems and opportunities upfront and avoid inefficiency, rework, and mistrust typically manifested by the traditional linear approach. I Greater Goal Alignment More effective partnerships, balanced goals and systematic objectives that solve problems and create opportunities for all stakeholders. I Balanced Direction The needs of people, planet and profit are interdependent. In today’s environment, you can’t achieve any one of them in isolation. I Integrated Problem Solving The formulation and buy-in of a comprehensive vision, including goals and strategic objectives are keys to guiding decisions made by all project stakeholders and will motivate people to take action in a coordinated direction. I Greater Value Throughout A triple-bottom-line approach ensures that all stakeholders derive maximum value throughout the process from cradle through cradle. I Member Profit-Sharing Through the achievement of professional certification, members receive profit dividends, which can be applied toward SLDI member dues, other services or redeemed for cash. I Leveraged Experience SLDI enables members to capitalize on the collective capability and genius of the diverse group of professionals throughout the industry. I Collaborative Technologies Through broad cooperation, deeper information access and new technologies spawn new opportunities and business models that enable the delivery of previously unachievable value. New Preferred Provider Signed SLDI is very pleased to add the planning firm of David A. Clinger and Associates to its growing listing of consultants who have agreed to provide SLDI members discounted access to their services. David A. Clinger & Associates is recognized as a leading land planning firm in the United States. More than 300,000 individuals enjoy living in communities designed by David A Clinger and Associates. The firm specializes in innovative, high-density single-family, multi-family, mixed-use land plans. These open space communities result in higher profits for the developer and greater sales appeal, while creating walkable, sustainable neighborhoods. Confirmed SLDI members will receive a 10% discount on all services provided by David A. Clinger & Associates. For complete information on the SLDI Preferred Provider Program, go to www.SLDI.org. 26 June 2008 Sustainable Land Development Today http://www.SLDI.org

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Sustainable Land Development Today - June 2008 Contents Our Voice Editorial Board SLDT Resources Where Rubber Meets the Road Integrated Planning: The Key To Developing Sustainable Planned Communities Win-Win For College and Community Industry Spotlight: Transoft Unique Organization, Unique Opportunity New Preferred Provider Comments from the Austin Conference Welcome New Members New Knowledge Project Articles Books Going Green Business Management Risk Management Surveying and Mapping Industry News Products/Services Showcase Advertiser Index Classifieds The Last Word

Sustainable Land Development Today - June 2008

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