Some new and unique residential subdivisions in the Atlanta
metro area are offering what many home buyers would consider as
the best of both worlds -- modern suburban homes surrounded by
woods, wetlands, and other undisturbed green spaces. A recent
article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution discussed the
increasing popularity of "conservation subdivision design" (CSD)
in several metro Atlanta counties. Developers, consumers, and
environmentalists alike are finding CSD increasingly appealing,
and it offers a flexible, market-oriented approach to local
environmental protection worthy of greater attention. | Atlanta
Regional Commission. 2001. Conservation Subdivision Ordinances.
| Foth and Van Dyne Consultants-Engineers-Scientists.
Conservation Design/Clustering Fact Sheets. Metropolitan Area
Planning Council. 2000. Open Space Residential Development: Four
Case Studies. National Association of Home Builders. 2002.
Building Greener, Building Better: The Quiet Revolution. State
of Utah. Governor's Office of Plann