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In another break with "normal" development practice, Kennecott Land's planning principles (see panel) are actually written into its agreement with the City of South Jordan. "It's a way of publicly demonstrating our commitment to sustainable development, and to this community," says Peter McMahon. "Kennecott has been here for 100 years, and we intend to be here a lot longer."

This commitment, and the quality of the planning to turn it into reality, have generated a favourable response in Utah. In 2002, Daybreak was awarded the Envision Utah governor's quality growth award. It recognizes "exemplary development, projects and creative communities that keep Utah beautiful, prosperous and neighbourly for future generations."

State governor Olene Walked commented: "Kennecott Land shows great leadership with its large scale implementation of the Envision Utah quality growth strategy. By building quality housing, protecting open space and creating a pedestrian-friendly transportation plan, Kennecott Land reflects a commitment to planning for the needs of people and the environment."

Mike Leavitt, administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency, became well acquainted with the planning principles of Kennecott Land when he was governor of Utah. He commented: "I have come to understand the powerful opportunity that exists for a metropolitan area with the vibrancy of Salt Lake County to have this much developable land in the hands of a well capitalized owner, whose culture, ethical standards and global reputation depend on 'doing it right'.

"There is a marriage of interests here. The state of Utah, Salt Lake County and every community on Salt Lake's West Bench have a common interest in what Kennecott Land and Rio Tinto do to assure that when we plant things that last, we do it right."



In another break with "normal" development practice, Kennecott Land's planning principles (see panel) are actually written into its agreement with the City of South Jordan. "It's a way of publicly demonstrating our commitment to sustainable development, and to this community," says Peter McMahon. "Kennecott has been here for 100 years, and we intend to be here a lot longer." This commitment, and the quality of the planning to turn it into reality, have generated a favourable response in Utah. In 2002, Daybreak was awarded the Envision Utah governor's quality growth award. It recognizes "exemplary development, projects and creative communities that keep Utah beautiful, prosperous and neighbourly for future generations." State governor Olene Walked commented: "Kennecott Land shows great leadership with its large scale implementation of the Envision Utah quality growth strategy. By building quality housing, protecting open space and creating a pedestrian-friendly transportation plan, Kennecott Land reflects a commitment to planning for the needs of people and the environment." Mike Leavitt, administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency, became well acquainted with the planning principles of Kennecott Land when he was governor of Utah. He commented: "I have come to understand the powerful opportunity that exists for a metropolitan area with the vibrancy of Salt Lake County to have this much developable land in the hands of a well capitalized owner, whose culture, ethical standards and global reputation depend on 'doing it right'. "There is a marriage of interests here. The state of Utah, Salt Lake County and every community on Salt Lake's West Bench have a common interest in what Kennecott Land and Rio Tinto do to assure that when we plant things that last, we do it right."
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