Contemporary techniques for developing land while maintaining long-term sustainability. Smart location and linage, neighborhood pattern and design, conceptual design, stormwater strategies, green buildings and energy. Development standards such as Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) and Envision.

• Evaluate land development design strategies related to connectivity, density, & land use.
• Investigate the impact of land use intensification on surface runoff patterns, air quality, and the environment.
• Apply sustainable site selection criteria to support infill development and minimize environmental impacts.
• Develop a conceptual design for a land development project using principles of sustainable design.
• Critique research and/or applied principles published in sustainable land development journals.

• Claire M. White