The ability to preserve Alachua County's resources for future generations will be the focus of conversation Saturday at a community summit. The summit is free and open to the public.
Sustainable development strives to look at the community in the long run.
Supporters say it is a way to meet residents' needs now without compromising the same needs for future generations. Warren Nielsen, president of Sustainable Alachua County Inc., said sustainable development works best when the entire community comes together. It's about conservation in the long term. Because the whole community should be involved in the process, Nielsen said local leaders should not be the only people to participate in the summit. The summit will feature several speakers, including Charles Kibert, director of UF's Center for Construction and Environment, and UF economics professor David Denslow.