Developing a Sustainable Project
Sustainability and Community Neighborhoods
Terry Mock, Executive Director of SLDl

Terry will provide an overview of current industry trends. He will also define and differentiate terms “green” and “­­­­­­sustainable” as they relate to neighborhoods and communities. He will also introduce the concept of balancing economic prosperity with environmental stewardship through public-private ­cooperation.

Developing for Profit
Skip Preble, President, Land Analytics, LLC

As the national economy, and especially the housing and land development segment, continue to experience a difficult period, Skip provides the essentials that allow developers, project teams, and communities to profitably meet the needs of the community through effective financial planning. It is equally important that developers and project teams provide adequate financial analysis to potential financial investors – including communities and taxpayers.

Sustainable Engineering  
Steve Sletner, P.E., President, TEC Design, Inc.

Steve combines 25 years of engineering experience with a Master of Business Administration. This tandem has allowed Steve to see the pragmatic and financial aspects of engineering decisions. He is a frequent speaker and often advises developers and communities on the how and why of existing engineering-related ordinances and how and why they need to be changed to allow for more sustainable neighborhoods and communities.

Building a Sustainable Development Team
Rick Harrison, Terry Mock, Skip Preble, Steve Sletner

This panel, comprised of a developer, civil engineer, land planner, and financial expert will discuss and answer questions on how to create a sustainable project by leading the selection of your design and construction team.

Creating Sustainable Neighborhoods
Prefurbia: Reinventing Communities through ­Sustainable Planning
Rick Harrison, President, Rick Harrison Site Design Studio

A leading expert and consultant to land developers and municipalities around the world, Rick is an innovator in neighborhood and community planning. In addition to introducing Coving, Connective Neighborhood Design, and BayHomes to the industry, his first book, Prefurbia, was published in 2008. His exceptional project approval record (100%) for over 600 neighborhoods illustrates his ability to successfully communicate with city councils, planning commissions, developers and community residents. He is a frequent speaker at industry educational events.

Achieving True Sustainability
Rick Harrison, Terry Mock, Skip Preble, Steve Sletner

This panel will discuss and answer questions regarding the role of Sustainable Land Development International in assisting individuals, projects, and communities achieve sustainability.

Tentatively planned for Nashville, Atlanta, Denver, Seattle, Dallas, and Houston.

Contact Greg Yoko at SLDI to bring this workshop to your community.
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