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TRENDS installed and maintained the communications network in all Ginn Resorts properties, while managing the provider’s delivery of a standardized service. “Previously, we had contracts with multiple companies at various locations. With [our network company] handling everything, it not only helped our projects, but also provided better service for our residents,” said Al Jones, President of Ginn Lifestyles Group, a division of Ginn Resorts. Serenbe, a development south of Atlanta, placed fiber optic technology in easements to every home. Conclusion The case studies speak for themselves. There are pros and cons to communications easements, but developers seem to agree. Having a certain level of control over the services being provided to their residents outweighs the alternative: leaving the responsibility for telecommunications services up to incumbent providers whose product offerings and service quality may not meet the specific needs of the developer’s market. And that benefit is worth the risk: being held accountable as the “responsible party” by residents if services do not meet expectations. Capitalizing on communications rights through private easements will transform the technological amenities that developers bring to their residents. However, it requires strong partnerships with proven experts and a thorough understanding of customer needs and expectations. As our homes become more and more integrated with new technologies, the infrastructure that denus www.Adenus.com 877-669-0786 ® Sustainable Wastewater Solutions Turnkey Solutions provided in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee Design Services, Products, and Operation Support oﬀered nationwide for the Decentralized Market delivers those technologies is as critical as ever. Choosing whether or not to go with a private communications easement can be one of the most difficult decisions for a developer. But it doesn’t have to be. Developers across the U.S. are taking control of their technology amenity and are moving units at a faster rate. Reach out to colleagues about their experience and try to evaluate the pros and cons of this rising trend. It’s not as difficult when partnering with the right people to get the job done. Buyers will appreciate the higher quality of services available in your community. And with the control, the communications network is deployed on the developers’ schedule, not the providers’. Another advantage is the ability to choose the services that are delivered to the community. Even advanced services like Smart Home technology can be included in an amenity package with the right network infrastructure. In the end, what do all these advantages mean? Potentially, a larger return on a developer’s investment. It may seem that the hassle, learning curve and capital investment are big cons against private easements, but these can be avoided. By partnering with a company that is experienced in network deployment and telecomm services, communications easements are a valuable tool that increase your bottom line. SLDT About the author: Caitlin Clinard is the Press and Media Coordinator for Connexion Technologies, which designs, builds, and operates fiber networks in single family, multifamily, high-rise, resort, and hospitality properties from coast to coast. Caitlin can be reached at caitlin.clinard@cnxntech.com. 36 October 2007 Sustainable Land Development Today V Circle 173 • or www.SLDTonline.com/adinfo http://www.Adenus.com http://www.Adenus.com http://www.SLDTonline.com/adinfo

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Sustainable Land Development Today - October 2007 Contents Our Voice Your Voice Editorial Board Mapping the Development Process Looking at a New Dimension The Environmental Liability Continuum GPS System Makes the Grade Regulations: Reactions Mixed Trends: Communications Easements Business Management: Recycling Sustainable Practices: LEED-ND Energy: Community Propane Systems Transportation: Mountain Solutions Recommended Reading Calendar Products/Services Showcase Classifieds Advertiser Index The Last Word

Sustainable Land Development Today - October 2007

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