Sustainability is not an idealistic goal far off in the distance. It is not some outlandish belief held up by the environmentalist demonizing the monstrosities befalling our planet at the hands of the economic tyrants of our age. Sustainability is more than that. Sustainability is about perpetuating the human existence and not growing beyond our means. Much like how one can loose their house and become bankrupt if they do not manage their budget effectively, when can degrade our environment, cause famine and diminish our natural resources if we do not carefully consider the effects of our current collective lifestyles on our future persistence. The goal of sustainable urban or regional plan is not to curtail economic development, nor to blindly promote environmental protection or social equity. The goal of the sustainable planner is to balance the needs of the three paradigms and concoct efforts that positively effect all three. Because, in reality all requires the benefits of the o...
Thoughts and analysis from a quiet observer.