July 2007 Developer Edition


Planned 'green' community combines open space, sustainable technologies

Looking at an empty field west of town, Wayne Freeman doesn't just see grass and fences — he sees the future of sustainable housing in Montana.

Read the Full Story in the Great Falls Tribune  (07/09)



Sustainable landscaping: Going beyond the low-water-use garden

There is so much more beyond planting natives and low-water-use plants that you can do to ensure that your garden is a self-sustaining natural ecosystem.

Read the Full Story in the Petaluma Argus Courier  (07/18)



Breaking ground on eco-cities Near Shanghai

On an island at the mouth of the Yangtze River near Shanghai, developers are set to break ground on a project that will use the latest concepts in renewable energy and efficient urban design on an unprecedented scale.

Read the Full Story in the International Herald Tribune  (07/04)



Chicago Condos to be Among Greenest in the Windy City

eco18, a 93-unit for-sale community being built by Dynaprop Development Corp. and designed by Wight & Co., has qualified as the first building to meet Tier Three status under Chicago's Green Permit Program.

Read the Full Story in Multi-Housing News  (06/29)



Quote of the Month

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."
-Henry Ford