Posts Tagged ‘growth myth’
Myth Number 12Environmentalists are just another special interest. There is no such thing as the public interest.Reality Check: Environmentalism is both a general interest and a public interest.It seems ...
Myth Number 11A person's visual preference is no basis for objecting to development.Reality Check: The beauty of land is priceless and its destruction is permanent.Citizens who oppose a development ...
Myth Number 10Vacant or undeveloped land is just going to waste..Reality Check: Open space and farmland are valuable assets that contribute significantly to every community.An undeveloped or idle piece ...
Myth Number 9We have to "grow or die." Growth makes the economy strong and creates better paying jobs.Reality Check: The short-term benefits of additional growth may not outweigh the longer-term costs....
Myth Number 8Most don't really support growth management or environmental protection.Reality Check: A majority of the public does recognize the importance of environmental protection and the need to manage growth....
Myth Number 7 If you don't like growth, you're a "NIMBY" or an "Anti".Reality Check: NIMBYs have valid concerns.The overused NIMBY acronym, "not in my backyard," is supposed to reflect ...
Myth Number 6Growth is inevitable. Growth management doesn't work and therefore we have no choice but to continue growing. You can't put a fence around our town.Reality Check: You can establish limits ...
Myth Number 5Environmental protection hurts the economy. We must be willing to sacrifice local environmental quality for jobs and economic prosperity.Reality Check: Environmental protection is good for people and the economy....
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Adriano Ciotoli in Get on your bike and ride!:
at least that is what i think i know about it- Adriano Ciotoli in Get on your bike and ride!:
Chris, skinny streets is reducing to width of... - Chris in Get on your bike and ride!:
Fill us in with a little more info, Rusalka. Skinny streets?... - Rusalka in Get on your bike and ride!:
Please come down my street and help promote my skinny...
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