"If you understand that the essence of green is rooted in project management, design process and accountability, you start to discover the connections between green and company performance overall. If you get a deeper understanding of green, then you can be strategic about how you take advantage of opportunities to improve your company’s overall profitability, quality control and internal operations." American Institute of Architects. Full text -Greening Your Firm In 10 Easy Steps. (pdf)
This web site contains Resources for propety owners and professionals which promote effective improvement strategies for sustainable wateerfront sites --- How-To-Packages for Environmental Management Systems
Sustainable and environmentally sensitive waterfront improvement projects can make a positive impact on economic growth (both in the U.S. and internationally)
Proper focus and marketing of clean waterfront and sustainable building practices coupled with return-on-investment strategies will:
strongly improve quality control procedures of waterfront businesses
create focal points promoting environmental education about local waterways, and
combine market growth with responsible environmental stewardship
Planning Guidelines ---
Recognized environmental standards are used in developing Action Plans for waterfront projects.
