That's a question that may have sounded a bit far fetched until recently, but now it at least begs thoughtful answers. This article from CNN Link... [1] again raises questions about wise development patterns and practices, and about what we should do going forward. None of us can say for sure what will happen, but many, if not most, of the indicators point to a significant shift taking place over the next decade or two. Our responsibility is to understand and anticipate these changes to the best of our ability, and to respond as appropriately and effectively as we can.