GOING GREEN
What are REALTORS Doing about Sustainability?
By Steve Wright
To delve deeply into holistic sustainability, Jumonville suggests architect Christopher Alexander's A Pattern Language. The groundbreaking 1977 book, in its own words, deals with “the large-scale structure of the environment: the growth of town and country, the layout of roads and paths, the relationship between work and family, the formation of suitable public institutions for a neighborhood, the kinds of public space required to support these institutions.”
Jumonville, whose email includes a picture of herself with her horse, notes that sustainability reaches far beyond the urban core and suburbs.
“I'm working not only on urban issues but rural issues -- how to make your horse property more environmentally sustainable. For example, it's just as important to site the barn correctly on the property as it is the house. Rainwater harvesting for livestock watering is a no-brainer and using soil biology versus fertilizer/weedkiller is more sustainable long term,” she said. “I'm constantly looking for rebates and other benefits that the utility companies and city, state and federal government offer for clients interested in upgrading their new or existing home to more sustainable standards.”
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Wright frequently writes about smart growth and sustainable communities. He and his wife live in a restored historic home in the heart of Miami’s Little Havana. Contact him at: stevewright64@yahoo.com
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