Sustainable Community Initiative

Development across America is devastating small communities - SCI can help.

The Sustainable Community Initiative (SCI) was created to help curb the growth of large-scale housing development in rural communities. We provide financial & legal services, community planning, property zoning, energy conservation and long-term facilities support to small communities interested in maintaining their quality of life.

The Urban Sprawl

Colorado urban sprawl
South Jordan, Utah
Missoula, Montana
Sedona, Arizona
Costco parking lot
Costco gas lines
Santa Barbara traffic
Colorado ski traffic
Rocky Mountain National park
Las Vegas, Nevada
Houston, Texas
Surburban Oregon
Suburban sprawl

The growth & development in rural towns and open spaces across the USA has become epidemic. Uncontrolled growth has become the norm in many regions that have appeal to people of all ages and interests. With more persons working from home, there is large-scale population migrations to rural areas of the country, affecting the culture and landscape of once small communities. End result: shopping malls and subdivisions.

Our Mission

SCI's goal is to help small communities retain their lifestyle and the things that make them so attractive in the first place. A small town in the southeastern USA
SCI is comprised of project managers, community planners, environmental analysts, real estate attorneys, agricutural experts, and other professionals who are concerned about large-scale development across America. SCI is based in a small, restricted-growth community on the Pacific Coast.

Local Community Support

We are interested in working with communities that are serious about stemming or limiting growth in their areas. To make this happen, the following committments from local residents and governments is inherent in stopping growth:

– A long-term committment for maintaining small town quality of life; – Support for local businesses and job opportunities;
– Use of real estate zoning for local benefit; – Limits on corporate and franchise stores in the area;
– An interest in green energy sources in the surrounding area. – A true interest in limiting community size for the foreseeable future.

We encourage you to discuss your concerns with local government officials in your area.

Top 5 Over-Developed Small Towns, Now Cities

These once-small towns have now lost their appeal and quality-of-life.

More Western Communities Losing Their Appeal:

This list continues to grow with no end in sight.

Contact Information

If you live in a small community and are concerned about development, contact us for more information.