Mr. Voelker adds that design costs are significantly higher since substantial analysis and long-term considerations must be incorporated into the overall development design. This approach is in contrast to a more traditional form of development that incorporates aggressive alteration of the natural landscape. As a direct result of Mr. Voelker's approach, plans for the Canyon Falls development are costly in terms of money and time. Antidotes Local public support and interest from the commercial sector has been positive and strong. Local officials are excited about the manner in which Canyon Falls is being developed and they are anxious to work with RSV as issues arise.
Faster approvals reduce carrying costs.
Mr. Voelker expects the response from the office community to his development to be positive. Human resource managers are increasingly stressing the linkages between employee retention, new employee attraction and the presence calming, natural office settings. Canyon Falls will provide an environment in which these benefits are likely to materialize. Mr. Voelker is anxious for the development to be completed, however, he is committed to Canyon Falls for the long-term and is willing to work through any and all problems that may arise. Tree stands are rather dense throughout portions of Canyon Falls, and isolated tracks of open land dot the landscape.