You are the vice president of planning for Acme Health System. The board of directors has voted to construct a new hospital. The president of the medical staff is advocating an open floor plan with abundant greenery that she believes will make a therapeutic environment. The chief of security believes this will complicate managing movement within the facility and presents a workplace violence risk. In addition, the director of housekeeping contents that live plants will be difficult to manage and will present an infection control challenge to the facility.

The CEO has asked for your recommendation.