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What is Sustainable Development?

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”
Native American Proverb

Sustainable development is the improvement of real property that creates high performance buildings with future generations in mind. The good news is that it’s also good business to build in this manner. SDP has real world experience, having changed the development culture of a New York Stock Exchange Company from status quo to green.

A sustainable development is one that leverages existing infrastructure and creates high performance projects that at least minimize their impact or are potentially regenerative in regards to the environment. Green buildings are healthier for their users, and for the bottom line of both those whose employees use them, and those who power and maintain them. In short, green development creates a better product.


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GDG Information

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(click here to view or download a whitepaper about Re-Positioning Existing Assets)



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Customer Testimonials

"Peter Garver brings the owner’s perspective and a wealth of technical understanding to his sustainable development work. He uses his financial and architectural/construction skills to creatively analyze various green strategies, and he understands the financial metrics of how to present this information. Peter is sensitive to both the first cost and operational issues, taking a long view of the bottom line."

Jonathan Ratner,
Vice President of Sustainability Initiatives
Forest City

see Lawrence Mills

“Peter Garver exhibited exceptional talent and leadership in formulating the Master Plan for the economic redevelopment of Fort Ritchie Army Garrison, Cascade, Maryland. His integrity and commitment to the project was unquestionable. His understanding of this complex project was instrumental in blending economic viability with historic preservation and environmental initiatives. Peter’s work is first-class and I would highly recommend him as a key team member for any real estate project.”

Richard Rook, Executive Director, Penmar Development Corporation (designated Local Redevelopment Authority for Fort Ritchie)

See Fort Ritchie

I had the distinct pleasure of working with Peter Garver during the construction planning phases of a courthouse and a government services building. Having participated in a number of similar processes during my thirty-year career, I was delighted to see his many talents displayed for our mutual benefit during this lengthy effort. Supremely knowledgeable and committed to best practices, Peter also possesses truly superb interpersonal skills. He routinely managed meetings with twenty-five consultants and government representatives with poise, efficiency and unflappable politeness. Results were always forthcoming due to his professional standards, expectations and personal conduct. All of us who are dedicated to sustainable development are most fortunate to have someone of Peter’s stature working in this important field.

Suzanne H. James
See Howard County Government Campus


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Press

Click to download April 30, 2010 Daily Record article
Click to download August 16, 2009 Baltimore Sun Article
Click to download the City Biz List.com NAIOP article
Click to download the NAIOP Fall Newsletter
Click to download Winter 2009 Mullan Contracting Newsletter
Click to download September 14, 2008 Baltimore Sun Article
Click to download March 26, 2008 Baltimore Examiner Article
Click to download March 25, 2008 CoStar article
Click to download March 18, 2008 Press Release


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Professional Presentations

Executives at SDP are available to speak to large or small groups regarding real world sustainable real estate experiences, solutions and to lend insights into completed or projects underway. Recent speaking engagements include:

  • January 20, 2011- SMPS MD Developers' Panel: "Sustainable Development in the Corridor
  • May 19, 2010- BOMA Maryland "Economic Update" Commercial Real Estate Presentation

  • April 8, 2010- Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corporation, Energy Efficiency Roundtable, Panel Discussion

  • March 18, 2010- NAIOP MD, "Green Buildings: Are They Valuable To Tenants?," Moderator

  • December 7, 2009- Greater Baltimore Committee, Small Business Summit, Panel Discussion re; Green Development

  • June 8, 2009 - Greater Baltimore Committee, Built Environment and Sustainability Committee, Panel Discussion

  • April 15, 2009- U.S. Green Building Council, Jacksonville, Florida, Master Speaker Presentation: "Green Development and the Bottom Line"

  • January 15, 2009 -- CREW Baltimore, "The State of the Region" panel participant

  • November 12, 2008 – NBI Conference, Mastering…Development Processes in Maryland, Baltimore, MD "Sustainable Development Requirements and Trends"

  • October 16, 2008 – The Downtown Partnership Business Over Breakfast, Baltimore, MD "Green Development Update"

  • October 10, 2008 -- the Daily Record Symposium, Baltimore, MD "Go Green for Green"

  • May 13, 2008 -- CoreNET Global Conference, Tyson’s Corner, VA "Corporate Sustainability Programs: the Developer’s View"

  • April 17, 2008 – Maryland Economic Development Agency spring meeting, Hagerstown, MD "Green Buildings for Economic Development"

  • March 13, 2008 – National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Phoenix, AZ "Speculative Green Office Development Case Studies"
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  • March 5, 2008 – National Facilities Management & Technology Conference, Baltimore, MD "Creating Healthier Offices"

  • June 2007 – Commercial Real Estate Women, Baltimore, MD "How sustainable building techniques benefits the bottom line"

  • May 2007 – Urban Land Institute Industrial Office Product Council, Denver, CO "Green building trends in the future and how to get on the bandwagon"

  • October 2006 - NAIOP national meeting San Francisco, CA " Update on new trends, best practices and the latest technological advances in green and sustainable building design"

  • April 21, 2006 -- Green Building Alliance/NAIOP Green Sense conference, Pittsburgh, PA Keynote: "Why Green Spec Office Development?"
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