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Defining success is much more difficult. There tends to be as many definitions of success as there are people defining it. Success is usually a subjective measurement and based upon an individual’s personal ideals and objectives in life. For some, it is determined by their salary. Others may use their status in a community. Many define success by the quality of life. Defining success in a development context can be equally as challenging, but is more important since multiple stakeholders are impacted. Some will say that if the project simply gets completed that it is successful. But, what would you consider as criteria to determine whether a project is successful or not? We consider projects to be successful: If it balances the need of a community (people) with a conscious look at minimizing or improving the environmental situation of the area (planet) while allowing the various stakeholders, including the developer, to enjoy a financial gain (profit). To us, this is a successful project because it contains all three components ensures a truly sustainable project. tered the practical application of these environmental and social goals through the creation of new technologies and solutions. In fact, our economic engine has worked so well that the concept and ideals associated with sustainable development have now become mainstream – not only in the media and with the general public, but also within our industry – primarily because of the multitude of products and services that are now available to make these ideals of success a reality. For our industry, the good news is that innovations in engineering, design, and products are continuing. The challenge is to keep up with the trends and innovations. Sustainable Land Development Today will continue to be full of examples of how sustainability is a goal of communities, how it is implemented successfully into public and private projects, how it is being added to educational curriculums, and how it can be incorporated into the mindset of industry professionals of all disciplines. In addition, we are continuing to expand our educational events (conferences and workshops) to provide real life examples and practices to you from experts and innovators within our industry. It is also essential that participants in our industry recognize the need and importance of staying on top of changes in our industry and marketplace. Therefore, it is incumbent upon successful industry professionals to seek out the latest knowledge and experience to continue improving their business practices. We’ll do our best to bring this to you – in the pages of SLDT and in a number of new ways that we will be announcing soon. Putting Theory into Practice Many politicians, activists, educators, and others have been clamoring for years that our industry must be more conservation minded and be more environmentally friendly. So much so, that many of their initiatives have found their way into regulations. The problem, however, is that few of these ideological and theoretical concepts were ever presented or explained so that they could be implemented in a practical manner that would allow our industry to embrace them. This is/was especially true in the private development sector where a profit motive has often been ignored or shrugged off as unimportant by regulators. Fortunately, our nation’s capitalistic system and entrepreneurial citizenry has fos- 888-FUTURUS (388-8787) www.futurus.biz Sustainable Land Development Today (ISSN 1552-4728) is published by Sustainable Land Development Today, LLC 10 times a year on a monthly basis with combined July/August and November/ December issues. 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Sustainable Land Development Today - September 2007 Contents Our Voice: Teaching and Learning Your Voice: Reader Response Editorial Board A 52-Mile Taking Fiber to the Front Doors of America Educators Incorporating Sustainability Land Planning: The Truth about Sprawl Irrigation: Communication Key Wastewater: Many Challenges Determine Sewer Options Regulation: Changing by State, Region, and Municipality Risk Management: Construction Defect Claims Recommended Reading Products/Services Showcase Advertiser Index Calendar Classifieds The Last Word

Sustainable Land Development Today - September 2007

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