Dr. Lou Mills November 15, 2010

 Quantitatively or Qualitatively?  LEEDS, BREEM, ASLA Sites Sustainability Initiative, Other techniques?  What is the economic impact of delaying sustainable design or implementing it?  Government and Tax policies to encourage sustainable design?  How can land planning affect sustainability?  Economic competitiveness Worldwide?  Where is the US in the race for Sustainability?

 Connectivity Site to Context Connections Natural and Cultural Systems Temporal Connections  Meaning Sense of Place Process and Phenomena Engagement  Purpose Landscape as Spatial and Living Medium Land-Based Program Goals  Efficiency Low Inputs Self-Maintaining Economic, Health Benefits- Value- Added Landscapes Multi-Use Landscapes  Stewardship Participatory Design Long-Term Care and Responsibility from Dinep and Schwab. 2010

 Start with professional site plan, conceived as sustainable project and clear goals: ◦ Good program development  Building techniques- refer to state of the art ◦ Buy local products, incorporate into design  Construction Techniques and clean up- least disturbed site, protect existing vegetation, storm drainage scheme  Maintenance Operations- design xeriscape and native plantings requiring less input  Compost, Reduce Chemicals, Re-vegetate.

 Effectiveness of measuring index from street(non-invasive means) ?  Effectiveness of measuring index from Internet sources?  Rank order of sustainability criteria?  Effectiveness of encouraging improvements?  Applied strategy for implementing sustainability at local and street level?  How is agricultural lands measured for sustainability?  How to promote lifestyle of sustainability?  Economic Model for implementation(Safeti.net)

 Commonality in Sustainability Values?  Areas of particular concern?  Model areas for high sustainability?  Scenic/Architectural features of West Texas Sustainability.  How to improve test methodology and achieve consistency in results, efficiency in data gathering, and applicable criteria?  How to expand to agricultural sector and larger cities?

 Metropolitan or regional approach, not site design.  Transportation and energy systems  Land Use Systems  Recreational and Tourism sustainability  Economic Development- New Urbanism and Clustered Development  Regional Park Systems  Water(supply and storm water)  Soil and Erosion Control  Habitat Consideration- Flora, Fish and Fauna  Global Warming Issues  Systems Thinking

 Economic Development and Vitality  Life Style- Health and Welfare  Proactive mapping, marketing, and manufacturing  New Architecture and Landscape Design motifs  Population Control  Water Conservation  Renewable Energy

 Get rid of the SUV or Pickup Truck unless you need it for business- Weight correlates with gas consumption.  Turn off the lights when you leave the premises  Buy local produce and materials  Recycle cans and bottles  Walk or take the bus, don’t drive more than necessary.  Turn the heat down and AC thermostat up.  Insulate to recommended levels for homes.  Vacation close to home.  Share a shower