If you like what we do, become a member Copyright 2009 LandChoices - All Rights Reserved   To read portable document files (PDF), click below	Benefits To: Landowners, Planners, Developers, Neighbors, Realtors, Residents Advantages of Conservation Subdivisions for Neighbors Images courtesy Randall Arendt, "Conservation Design for Subdivisions", Island Press, 1996 Which would you rather live next to, the conventional subdivision or the conservation subdivision? Which one do you want in your community? Landowners used to only have two choices - either continue to own their land and conserve it, or sell it for development and see it destroyed.1 Ideally, we'd be able to preserve many tracts of land as open space. Sadly, there is very little money available to purchase and preserve all but the most unique properties. And most landowners are seeking full equity and are not in a financial position to preserve land using traditional methods. Preserve Your Community Character Conservation subdivisions (above right) preserve the rural character of your community, protect wildlife, water quality, valuable natural resources, reduce flooding and water pollution, and conserve your important tourism and agricultural economies. Photo courtesy Jeff Caverly www.jeffcaverly.com FAQs FAQs, Frequently Asked Questions Slideshow Cultivating Natural and Cultural Landscapes through Conservation Subdivision Design (PDF) 1. Parts from Conservare, a conservation development company in Woodstock, IL.		Good For Nature and the Economy Conservation subdivisions enhance the property values of nearby parcels and neighboring properties. What You Can Do Click here to bring conservation subdivisions to your community.
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