Seven days, over 1,200 miles, 40+ site visits. We saw a huge variety of projects and developments and many examples of green and sustainable construction. The importance of our natural resources and the responsibility we have to make reasonable decisions about how to use them was evident in every business we visited. We met with CEOs, designers, educators, social workers, software designers, and students - each of them willing to take time from their schedules to share their knowledge and passion. The diversity of their dreams and aspirations was inspiring, a reminder that we need big developers and individual homeowners willing to follow a vision for a better . . . whatever they are building or doing. The importance of helping others start over, move on, have a place to live, heal or grieve was also a key part of many of the real estate projects we saw on this tour. Even our small group of travelers came with a diversity of backgrounds, knowledge, and experience that made the trip richer and more fun.
The key to sustainable living is to see and value something that is out in the future, beyond yourself. Whether that is physical, relational, or environmental, it is essential that people realize and act upon the impact their present day decisions have on the future. We viewed luxury skyscrapers and affordable housing, made dirt bricks and learned about Main Street revival, visited city parks and places for hope and healing. While buildings, businesses, and developments were a focus of this real estate tour, the richness and inspiration of this adventure has come from my favorite part - the people. Thanks to all of you who contributed your time, insight, expertise, and passion - it is greatly valued and appreciated.
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