Why is it important to make smart decisions when it comes to land use planning?
Development Decisions Can Affect
- Our Health
- How Our Kids Get to School
- The Time We Spend in the Car
- The Time Left for Family & Friends
- Housing Choices
- Job Opportunities
- Availability of Open Space
- Local Economy
- Property Values
The Benefits of Good Land Use Planning
Social
- People Spend More Time Together & Less Time Getting from Place to Place
- Inclusive, Accessible Design Provides Options for All Income Levels & Abilities
- A Walkable & Connected Community Means Improved Physical & Mental
Economic
- Providing Goods & Services to Local Community Means Dollars Stay in Town
- Economic Diversification Encourages a Year-Round Healthy Economy
- Balanced Supply & Demand w/ Housing Supports Stronger Property Value
Environmental
- Less Dependency on the Automobile Means Less Pollution
- Clustered Growth in Previously Developed Locations Helps Support Undeveloped Open Space
- Reduced Development Footprint Makes Most Efficient Land Use
MAP Resources
Urban & Rural Sprawl: An Introduction