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Dr. Lou MillsSept 23,2010
West Texas Sustainability Model
Why a model for Sustainability?Competitiveness with urban centers and
international marketsTrade local products, skills, and servicesFocus on sustainability using high tech skills
and methodologiesRefine sustainability for rural hinterlandModel for other areas.
Strategies for Sustainability Model Integrated water management Alternative transportation system Renewable energy- distribution, trade,
promotion Model Codes for Sustainable Development New Building & Community prototypes Green infrastructure and product development
& Marketing Improved streetscape design Protection, renewal of natural habitats and
ecosystems
Sustainability Systems- Quantitative MethodsLEEDSBREEAMASLA Sustainable Sites Initiative
USDA Rural Business Development Grant Programs
The agency encourages applications that:
Promote economic growth, job creation within region that have fewest prospects and greatest need
Clear leadership in organizing effortCommon economic basis that would support successCollaborative effort and willingness to workSeek contributions for regional strategiesDemographic diversityAdequate funding to support disadvantage
communities
USDA Grant Selection CriteriaLocal and regional food systems that
encourage wealth creationRenewable energy generation and
conservationAccess to broadband infrastructureAccess to capital to ensure sustainable
business development and opportunityInnovative utilization of natural resources to
expand business opportunitiesFederal Register/Vol.75, No.59/Monday, March
29,2010
Sustainability Research Hypothesis/ Questions
Sustainability is predictable based on key variables in environmental design.
Most predictive variables are: water use, plant materials, and lawn areas.
Sustainable design is scaleable from small sample areas.
West Texas has unique features affecting sustainability
Sustainability can be readily mapped and quantified.To improve sustainability, increase particular
natural/cultural environmental design variables
The Model
Site Data Collection- BASE INFORMATION
SustainabilitySurvey Questionnaire
Sustainability= Consistent, equitable, environmentally sound and productive change
Future Research Directions for Sustainable Design & Environmental Planning
Verification of sustainability criteriaScaleConnection to Marketing for SustainabilityInternet based decision-makingInteraction and expandable modelingProgressive design changesCarbon neutral constructionLand use code relevanceOTHER IDEAS ????
Referenceswww.asla.orgDinep, Claudia and Kristin Schwab. 2010.
Sustainable Site Design. New York: John Wiley & Sons
Calkins, Meg. 2009. Materials for Sustainable Sites. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Balmori, Diana. 2007. Land and Natural Development (LAND)Code. New York: John Wiley & Sons