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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. Planet / People Humans and Nature Co-exist – By incorporating natural “no-impact” development techniques, land development can deliver a sustainable imprint that not only has no impact, but we can restore the natural systems to greater health through effective development. For a sustainable future, humans must integrate with nature, not separate from it. People (Social Capital) Accept Responsibility – It is the developer’s professional and ethical responsibility to assume leadership over the vision and values for his/her project. Adhering to a decision model that maximizes financial results, minimizes environmental impact and restores de- graded ecosystems, and maximizes the quality of life for the community within and beyond the scope of the project in question gives the land development profession the opportunity to restore its tainted public image and deliver uniquely valuable solutions for the future of our civilization. Quality of Life – By focusing on the innovative ways to meet and exceed the community’s quality-of-life needs, land development can provide unique value to communities within and beyond the immediate scope of the project in question. People / Profit Share Knowledge – Without sharing the knowledge gained through the project development process to other stakeholders in the project, projects can lose financial and social value, and can become unsustainable. It is vital to sustain the original intent for all projects through the transfer of knowledge about the project, so current project team members can more effectively integrate their efforts and products. Further, future owners and stakeholders must understand the original project vision and intent in order to maintain the sustainability of a project indefinitely. Lastly, sharing knowledge gained on specific projects to stakeholders throughout the industry will help improve the professional status of the industry in the public’s eyes, and will play an important role in ensuring our sustainable future for all time. New Preferred Providers Signed SLDI is pleased to add the following organizations to our Preferred Provider Program. For a complete listing and information about SLDI Preferred Providers go to www.SLDI.org. Drainage Systems Stormwater Management Multi-Flow drainage systems are effective, durable, versatile, and affordable. Collector lines are panel-shaped and can be installed either vertically in a trench or horizontally on an exposed base. Multi-Flow is one-inch thick and comes in six-, 12-, and 18-inch formats. Enclosed flow channels provide superior flow rates and strength. A wide variety of connectors and outlets make unlimited configurations possible. Confirmed members qualify for complimentary, personalized, design assistance as well as a 10% discount on all orders in excess of $1750. StormChamber™ is an open bottom, arch-shaped, HDPE infiltration chamber which functions in both permeable and non-permeable soils for subsurface retention, detention, recharge and reuse of storm water, designed to overcome the deficiencies of other technologies. It provides a higher level of nutrient and pollutant removal by taking advantage of the natural biological and physical properties of the soil. StormChamber systems mimic pre-development conditions by putting post-construction run off back into the ground approximately where it used to go, maintaining base flow to streams, wetlands, lakes, ponds and countering salt-water intrusion in coastal areas. Confirmed SLDI members will receive a 10% discount on each SedimenTrap ordered. 26 October 2008 Sustainable Land Development Today http://www.SLDI.org

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