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A New Trail Presents Competing Sustainability Considerations

from Pattie Baker

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Sustainabilty is a triple-pronged (environmental, economic, social) approach to using resources in a responsible way with regards to future generations. This new trail being built in one of the newest cities in the United States is a good example of competing considerations of sustainability. A decision was made to move forward with it by weighing the various pros and cons of all aspects of sustainability. My personal hope is that this trail will…

Sustainabilty is a triple-pronged (environmental, economic, social) approach to using resources in a responsible way with regards to future generations. This new trail being built in one of the newest cities in the United States is a good example of competing considerations of sustainability. A decision was made to move forward with it by weighing the various pros and cons of all aspects of sustainability. My personal hope is that this trail will introduce more children to the joys of the outdoors (I hardly ever see children outdoors in my city), thereby creating a new generation of conservationists.

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