You know, I really admire Tom Sargent [Immediately jump to Perspectives article in Contract Design Magazine *HERE*]. I have known a lot of developers, but very few have had such a long-view approach, coupled with steadfast determination. Even those I know that approach that level of professionalism don’t have the empathy, humanitarianism, self awareness, or commitment to the integrity and vision.
I know I sound like a fanboy, and a bit cliche, but if any of you realized what he went through on his last green-build/historic renovation/national park land reuse… you would understand. Very rarely do we see a holistic approach to development, with as much concern for the land use as well as the people that are impacted by it.
It is no wonder why he is featured in (more…)