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Low Impact Development

by Kalia Living on Oct 22, 2009

Nature is a powerful, serene and essential phenomenon that blesses everyone on this earth. Preserving nature for future generations is a constant battle that requires out of the box initiatives. Conservation efforts, sustainable living and green development all play key roles in minimizing our impact on nature. Luxury green development is the newest player in the effort to provide top quality housing and infrastructure while preserving the earth; the term encompassing a variety of lifestyle techniques, processes and ideologies. Under the broad umbrella term of ‘green development’ exists a subcategory known as low impact development. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, low impact development, also referred to as LID, involves using natural landscape features to efficiently manage storm water at a development site. A select handful of new development companies are turning green development into something creative, artistic and visually appealing that...Read More >>



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