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Looking for 3D design software? pointing out that the development will be valued at $1 billion dollars at full build-out. “We already have somewhere around a half-billion-dollar valuation,” he said. “That is an incredible return on investment for our region.” Sustainable Philosophy “We believe that sustainability is not only good for the community and the environment, but it is also a profitable proposition for our development industry and community,” Sahabi said. His approach is to base all decisions on three guiding principles: I Respect for nature. I Respect for community. I Respect for public-private collaboration. “Nature adds value to our built environment,” Sahabi said of the first point. “The houses we have along the creek sold for three-times as were shown in the pro forma. Some of it had to do with the upturn in the economy, but most of it was because of the quality of the environment that we created.” Respecting the community played a huge part during the lengthy entitlement process. The community was brought in early and their comments carried weight. Finally, public-private collaboration is critical to the success of such large projects. “It’s not a job for just the public or the just the private sector,” Sahabi said. “When the two come together, many good things can happen.” Combined, they contribute to a successful, sustainable project. “From a businessman’s point of view, to be sustainable, you do not have to give up anything,” Sahabi said, “and you can add to the bottom line with the value gained through sustainability.” SLDT About the author: Rob Kundert is senior editor of Sustainable Land Development Today. Move over to Carlson! You’ You’ll get increased productivity and the ability to create better designs with Carlson’s line-up of Carlson’ land development software solutions for 2009. Create your civil engineering designs in 3D from scratch. Design fully in 3D for both surface and subgrade. Transform 2D designs to 3D for construction estimation and machine control. Learn more about the better software choice for your design projects. Call Carlson now – “It’s what civil engineering software should be.” It’ be.” 800-989-5028 www.carlsonsw.com The Carlson Civil Suite: Civil • Survey • Hydrology • GIS — Plus Carlson Takeoff & More Authorized Developer Authorized IntelliCAD Technology Consortium Member ® ® Works Simply Simply Works © Copyright 2008 Carlson Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Carlson Software is a registered trademark of Carlson Software, Inc. All other product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Circle 130 • or www.SLDTonline.com/webcard www.SLDTonline.com 33 http://www.carlsonsw.com http://www.carlsonsw.com http://www.SLDTonline.com/webcard http://www.SLDTonline.com

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