Decisions and choices made today should not limit
the choices and opportunities of future generations.

- Ecological Integrity
- Economic Security
- Empowerment and Responsibility
- Social Well-Being
Responsible Development Should:
- Support and strengthen our neighborhoods
Concentrate development within city growth centers
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Create mixed-use structures for housing, office, and retail
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Lessen the dependence on the automobile by contributing to and supporting public transportation
Show respect for a City's history and natural systems
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Support long-term solutions to growth
Nurture working partnerships with citizens and governmental agencies.
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Create a place for all people
Support the arts and cultural fabric of a community
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Create structures with architectural integrity
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Create incubator spaces to grow local business.
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Develop and enforce strong environmental guidelines for
construction and tenant fit up
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Demonstrate a model of highly efficient energy use
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Educate the public on the benefits of environmentally sustainable design/development/construction
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Demonstrate material selection that maximizes recycling and minimizes environmental impacts
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Create healthy buildings that have excellent indoor air quality.









