With One Stroke of the Pen: How Can Extension Professionals Involve Developers and Policymakers in Creating Sustainable Communities?

Authors

Mark Hostetler, University of FloridaFollow
Pierce Jones, University of FloridaFollow
Michael Dukes, University of FloridaFollow
Hal Knowles, University of FloridaFollow

Volume

46

Issue

1

Abstract

Residential developments have a huge impact on natural resources, and sustainable or "green" communities are beginning to be built throughout the United States. Ultimately, with one stroke of a pen, developers, planners, and policymakers determine how a community will look and feel for many years to come. To interface with this non-traditional audience, we have created a new program called the Program for Resource Efficient Communities (PREC ) at the University of Florida. Through our experiences, we discuss the importance of partnering with developers, planners, and policymakers, and techniques to create resource-efficient communities.

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Recommended Citation

Hostetler, M., Jones, P., Dukes, M., & Knowles, H. (2008). With One Stroke of the Pen: How Can Extension Professionals Involve Developers and Policymakers in Creating Sustainable Communities?. The Journal of Extension, 46(1), Article 24. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol46/iss1/24