Stewardship in land development emphasizes the importance of balancing responsible growth with environmental sustainability and the needs of surrounding communities. I have gained an understanding of context-sensitive development and low-impact development practices that minimize environmental disturbances while preserving natural resources. By evaluating sustainable design strategies, environmental considerations, and the long-term impacts of development, I can hopefully create projects that complement their surroundings while remaining economically viable. Several MLPD courses reinforced the importance of responsible decision-making throughout the development process.

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In LDEV 661, we participated in a ULI (Urban Land Institute) project by creating a proposal for the redevelopment of the Elmwood District. It was the responsibility of the environment equity Director to ensure the city, sustainability goals and requirements were met. See our project below.