Thursday, May 13, 2010

Smart Growth Review

An interesting business-oriented article on Smart Growth. I found this quote striking, from the Builders Association Executive Vice-President Jerry Deschance.


Builders don't want to use as much land" as local ordinances require....
One positive benefit of Smart Growth is a better understanding of land use in communities. LaCrosse County realized they had a 40-year supply of vacant developed lots. Many communities now do a better job of managing farmland and forests. Planning is proactive instead of reactive.

Check out your community's Smart Growth Plan sometime.



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