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| Photo ©2003, Jane Bernard |
Through its carefully articulated design standards and development practices, the Galisteo Basin Preserve will exemplify the principles and practice of "restorative development"—a development practice that leverages the financial and technical capabilities of the real estate industry to reclaim and renew the ecological and hydrological health of sensitive landscapes such as the Galisteo Basin.
In combination with its community development goals, the Preserve will facilitate the permanent conservation and restoration of more than 12,000 acres of publicly accessible open space. Drawing on the professional experience and values of its staff and partners, the Preserve is designed to nurture deep and sustaining connections between land and people.
While acknowledging architecture's capacity for artistry and transformation, the Preserve is a place where the land takes precedence. In this spirit, the design goals and development values of the Village, Southern Crescent, New Moon Overlook, and the West Basin are informed by the following principles:
- Love for the Galisteo Basin's precious scenic resources
- Deference to the Galisteo Basin's rich cultural history
- Stewardship of the region's animal, plant, soil, and water resources
- Respect for the complexity and creativity of social organizations
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