Sustainable Land Development Today - January 2009 - (Page 3)

The mission of Sustainable Land Development Today is to be the leading forum for the exchange of ideas to advance the principles of sustainability--balancing the needs of people, planet and profit. In fulfilling that role, divergent beliefs and perspectives will at times result in debate which we believe will produce the solutions required to address the ever-changing challenges of the industry. SLDT JANUARY 2009 ISSUE 10 INDUSTRY REBOUND WILL REQUIRE BALANCED APPROACH As the cascading financial crisis rocks the world, the glaring question is, “Now what?” In our 2009 Industry Outlook, executives of Sustainable Land Development International focus on the three areas at the heart of true sustainability—people, planet and profit. in this Columns Departments 4 Our Voice: What do you know for sure? 5 Your Voice: Comments from our subscribers. The BottomLine: The 2009 Federal Budget. SLDI in Focus: Preferred Provider Program grows. & 6 8 38 Technology: A new look at an old concept: solar updraft towers. 40 Wastewater: An aerated-lagoon system with the capability to distribute 100 percent of the effluent produced. 16 WHAT HAPPENED Industry TO FANNIE AND Spotlight FREDDIE? Now What 2009 Industry Outlook ? This review of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac takes a look back and a look at what may be ahead for the two, mortgage-finance giants. 42 Innovation: The second in a two-part series on trafficflow design that offers improved quality of life, safety, energy savings and environmental protection. 46 Last Word: A reminder that history does repeat itself sometimes. 20 21 Added Value in Entitlements The entitlement process can be challenging, so a thorough understanding of how such processes work can reveal benefits for the land owner and developer. RESOURCES Advertiser Index. . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Editorial Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 SLDT Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Industry Spotlights A look at industry-leading solutions. On the Cover: With the world facing financial crisis, people ask, “Now What?” Will the move out of the recessive darkness be helped with the move toward sustainability in our industry? 70-100% recycled content www.SLDTonline.com 3 http://www.SLDTonline.com

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Sustainable Land Development Today - January 2009 Contents Our Voice Your Voice The BottomLine SLDI in Focus Calendar Industry Rebound Will Require Balanced Approach What Happened to Fannie and Freddie? Added Value in Entitlements Industry Spotlights Technology Wastewater Innovation Classifieds Advertiser Index Editorial Board SLDT Resources Last Word

Sustainable Land Development Today - January 2009

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