May 13, 2009

Sustaining the Sustainable Sustainer in Sustainment...

Posted to Doug McCullough, The Broker's View, The Latest on Rentals, The Latest on Sales

No doubt you’re hearing one of these buzz words used several different ways: sustainable communities, sustaining industries, sustainment in agriculture, and you, the eventual sustainer. What does it mean to any of us, especially as it pertains to where we live or, for that matter, where we play?

Well, my humble and interpretive perspective tells me it relates to the quality of life in any community and, whether or not all the factors making up that community (economic, social and environmental) are allowing us to lead healthy, meaningful, and balanced lives.

If one of the myriad aspects of sustainability focuses on the ecological maintenance of the earth and its systems, then let’s consider the Hamptons as a “sustain-ably” viable option to live work and/or play.

Geographically, the Hamptons is comprised of wetlands, wild open fields, dense wooded areas, and of course, beautiful beaches. All biologically different, yet commonly possessing the essence of “sustainability,” namely, and in its broadest sense, the conservation and the natural promotion of plant and animal life.

Sustainability is a hot topic and certainly a politically correct movement; the merits of which far exceed my perspective and boundaries of this blog. One thing I can comfortably write about, is that there is no escaping the numerous conservation movements in the Hamptons, via efforts of both the Peconic Land Trust and the Group for the East End. They exist to embrace a conservation ethic which naturally promotes sustainability out here on the East end.

Whether you choose to live, work or play here, whether you’re a city person, a local, a native, a weekender, or part of the elite, the Hamptons has full or part-time homes, suitable for the sustainable minded renter or owner. Summer is quickly approaching, inventory is plentiful and opportunities abound. Call me to set up an appointment to privately view any one of the great properties featured in East Hampton, Springs or South of the Highway this season, or, for all four seasons.

Until then WDM…….

Posted By: Doug McCullough