Using the worst will preserve the best

"What a beautiful spot; let's build here!"

That's a typical statement one might hear from a person planning to move to a property. Heck, it's something any of us might say before looking around a property in depth.

But before choosing a building site, if we truly want to be environmentally conscientious, we should look for those locations that have already been "damaged." Is there a place that had a building before? How about one that doesn't have good soil, or a spot that doesn't drain all that well?

Since we're going to do "damage" by excavating and pouring a foundation, shouldn't we do it where it's not likely to take an area out of production? Besides, if one builds on the worst spot, that spot will no longer be visible and wherever one looks will be prettier.

I hope we can keep this simple idea in mind as we designate sites for every building at Raccoon Creek.