Sustainable Land Development Today - November/December 2007 - (Page 4) Sustainable 10 Balancing the needs of people, planet, and profit. NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER 2007 VOLUME 3 ISSUE 10 Columns Departments 6 Our Voice: Introductions A new face and expanded services come to Sustainable Land Development Today. 8 Your Voice: NAPA Responds The National Asphalt Pavement Associations responds to porous pavements article. 30 Wastewater: Decentralized Cluster Wastewater System is a big name for a relatively simply concept. 34 Partnerships: Public/Private Redevelopment Public/private partnership transforms a blight ed inter-city neighborhood into a vibrant, growing mixed-income community. 37 Positive Pedestrian Experience Today’s mixed-use development must be designed for a positive experience for pedes trian, especially in the retail sector. & Contents TOP STORY 10Centerpiece Equestrian Farms FEATURE ARTICLES 29 Setting developments apart Fence lines, stables and green pastures dotted with grazing horses create an atmosphere that can make projects stand out in the competitive residential housing market. How homeowners connect to these equestrian centers vary significantly. 15 18 23 Meeting of the Minds Today’s development projects are increasingly complex. One valuable remedy is early collaboration among stakeholders. Water Shortages Impact Design Water-efficient landscape design practices common in the Western U.S. are becoming more prevalent throughout the country as water shortages increase. From Green Buildings to Green Communities Redevelopment of the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport near Austin, Texas, includes sustainable best practices beyond buildings. 41 Pressurized Wastewater System Success at Ozark Mountain Resort The scenic slopes and thin mountain soils at Greers Ferry Lake demanded an innovative solution to handle the sanitary waste of its popular resort community. 53 The Last Word: Don’t Blame Developers So Quickly RESOURCES Advertiser Index Calendar Classifieds Editorial Board Products/Services Showcase Recommended Reading SLDT Resources 54 32 50 54 49 44 47 On the cover: The cover photo was taken at Cedar Meadows, a development located in the Aiken-area of South Carolina, which features equestrian estate lots. Residential developments with such amenities can be a draw for homebuyers seeking a greater connection to nature. They appeal to horseriding enthusiasts and those who simply enjoy the environment created within the development. Proponents say equestrian amenities conserve the land and utilize the natural environment to its fullest. The image is courtesy of Equestrian Services, LLC. SLDTonline.com GO Exclusives I Anger as National Trust Sells Countryside for Housing Development Vote to Bypass Planning Board I Commissioners I New Inverness Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Capitalizes on ‘New Urbanism’ 4 November/December 2007 Sustainable Land Development Today http://SLDTonline.com
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