A Sustainable Future

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A Sustainable Future

• Problem Statement
• Natural areas being developed without careful
  considerations can cause detrimental impacts on
  the environment. Air, water, and ground
  pollution has increased greatly over the past
  decades creating more problems within our society
  and reduce our resources.

Joe Maurer ISE Capstone
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ISE Themes

• Stormwater Management
• ISE Management
• Traffic Management
• Construction Estimating
• Construction Law Ethics
• Finance Management

Development which meets the needs of the
present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own
needs. -1987 World Commission on the
Environment
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Overview

• Research programs and methods, locally and
  nationally
• Compare and contrast practices
• Help others become more sustainable
• Balance cost with effectiveness
• Provide options for various levels of action

• Programs
• LEED
• MSBG
• NextStep
• The Green Playbook
• Green Communities
• Natural Step Network
• Alliance for Sustainability

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Analysis Approach

• Questionnaire for local governments on
  incorporating sustainability needs, demands, and
  BMPs.
• Analyze current practices with future goals to
  determine important issues needing attention now.
• Pin-pointing weak spots in current
  infrastructure systems to fulfill future goals or
  requirements.
• The use of interoperability to connect and
  maintain portions of infrastructures for
  cost-effectiveness.
• Incorporating everyday tasks or duties towards
  sustainable BMPs.
• Become LEED-AP to provide technical expertise.

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Deliverables

• Comprehensive report
• Powerpoint presentation
• Provide steps to become more sustainable in
  business
• Provide resources for others to get involved
• Provide a how to guide for policies