Green Development

The growing trend towards green and sustainable development offers many opportunities for builders and land developers. On the one hand, general society and the market are now calling for a greater and greater number of green products, structures, and communities. On the other hand, many local jurisdictions still prohibit or limit the ability to do green and sustainable development with outdated zoning and subdivision codes. The following links can help negotiate the myriad of issues and challenges that are associated with this burgeoning field.

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LEED-ND Versus the Chapter 4 of the National Green Building Standard This memorandum is a comparison of the LEED-ND program with NAHB's National Green Building Standard. 5/9/2012	PDF
Incorporating Open Space into Site Planning and the Approval Process One way to provide open space is for developers to set aside part of their developments for open space. This can be done in a variety of ways that range from cluster development to mandatory dedication of park land. This type of open space differs from publicly acquired open space. 10/3/2011	Web page
Using Private Funds to Acquire Open Space Land Trusts combine philanthropy, local partnerships of disparate land use players and an understanding of tax laws and real estate property assessment, to use different legal mechanisms to keep land in ownership plans limiting or outright banning development in perpetuity. 10/3/2011	Web page
The Fields at St. Croix - Innovative Wastewater Treatment The Fields of St. Croix is one of Minnesota’s first and finest examples of conservation development. It is also one of the more comprehensive conservation projects in the country 6/12/2009	External Link
The Green Report Building green does not just mean building eco-friendly, it also means building smart. The Green Report educates the smart builder and interested consumer by detailing the basic principles of green building, numerous strategies designed to lower on-site costs and how to gain credibility … 3/6/2009	Web page
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