The 2009 Web Seminar Series
HOT TOPIC
Sustainable Land Development
Presenter: Michael Schoonover, ALC
Date: March 3, 2009
Time: Noon-1:30 pm CT 1:00 pm-2:30 pm ET 11:00 am-12:30 pm PT
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Sustainable development is the “ability to satisfy the basic needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to do so.” The intention behind sustainable development is to create a balanced environment that can be maintained in line with nature's life supporting systems. Depending on geographical location and social and environmental circumstances, the application could be very different from place to place. Planning low impact land use to preserve natural beauty and resources is the trend. Thought must be given to
a. Incorporating the use of alternative energy that does not pollute such as
solar, wind, or hydro.
b. Building sites in order to preserve natural features, habitats
c. Applying sustainable landscape design tactics
Site analyses are important in providing essential information regarding a site's hydrology, soils, slopes, solar aspect, microclimate, vegetation, wildlife, scenic qualities, and cultural features. This information should be combined with the site's overall ecological patterns.
This session will cover:
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Attributes of “going green” for land investors
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Water efficiency affecting animals, crops, and timber
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Renewable and alternative energy
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Goals and methods and practices of sustainable agriculture—profit, stewardship, and quality of investment
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Awareness of the effects of “green washing” on land investments
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Government initiatives affecting land professionals and clients
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Positioning for sustainable land governance
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ROI potential from sustainable development
This is an excellent opportunity to bring together clients and/or colleagues to learn about and discuss trends in land investments. During the last twenty minutes of this live web seminar, a question and answer session will take place.
*ALC Special Bonuses: All ALC’s who register for the web seminar will be extended a special invitation to attend an ALC “lunch time” phone discussion—at no cost— on Friday, March 5 at noon CT. This is an opportunity to discuss the content of the web seminar, to share ideas, and to network. “Hear” familiar voices and new voices and share questions, outlooks, and new strategies. Each registered ALC will also receive free access to a link of the archive of the web seminar.
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About the presenter: Michael Schoonover, ALC, has over 25 years of experience in property development, acquisitions, sales, and management. He is a founding partner of Carleton, Schoonover & Associates, LLC, concentrating on land brokerage, commercial real estate, and real estate auctions. Michael currently manages his companies, Pacific Northwest Auctions and Pacific Northwest Real Estate Brokers.
Michael is a faculty member for the Washington Realtors® and the Realtors® Land Institute and is on the education committee of the National Auctioneers Association. He was a speaker at the Annual NAR Conference in 2009 on the topic of sustainability and land.
Michael is active on the Board of Washington Realtors® serving on both the Education and Legislative Steering Committees and will serve as the 2010 Commercial Realtor® representative on the Executive Committee. In addition, Michael has served for three years as the President of the Washington State Chapter of RLI.
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To order a link or CD of past web seminar presentations, call 800-441-5263 or click here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a web seminar?
A web seminar is a tool for sharing information and learning than can be presented or participated in at any time, any where. No travel or hotel costs are incurred.
How is a web seminar presented?
All you need is a phone connection and a computer with a high-speed connection. The presenter’s audio is delivered and heard via a conference call connection. One listens to the presentation via the phone line and, at the same time, watches the presentation on a link supplied to the participant. The presenter changes the slides as he/she covers the materials.
How are questions from the participants fielded?
At the end of the presentation, participants are invited to ask questions. Questions are fielded one-by-one through a web seminar host. The presenter responds to the questions.
How long is a web seminar?
Effective web seminars last about 90 minutes including time for questions.
What if I can't attend a particular seminar?
Web seminars are captured on a CD and available to those who want to purchase the audio and visual of the presentation through RLI.
Are previous web seminars available?
The two prior web seminars are available for purchase. To order, click here or call 1.800.441.LAND (5263).
Who should I contact if I want more information regarding RLI web seminars or would like to submit a proposal for a web seminar?
Contact Michele Cohen, Education Manager, at mcohen@realtors.org or at 312.329.8837.
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