To learn more about the different measures
associated with Growth Management, just click on any of the
topics below or scroll down to read all the topics.
Growth Pays for Itself
http://www.bancf.com/growth_pays.asp
New development in Alachua County pays much more than its
share of public infrastructure costs, a newly released study
by economists at the University of Florida has concluded.
Urban Service Boundary
A Line in the
Land: Urban Growth Boundaries, Smart Growth, & Housing
Affordability
Examines the effects of urban growth boundaries in four locations:
Portland, OR; Boulder County, CO; Lancaster County, PA; and
Northern California. Explores topics such as homebuyers’ preferences,
coordination among local agencies, and housing-price increases.
The
Costs of Sprawl—Revisited
An extensive analysis of urban sprawl, relating to public/private
capital and operating costs, transportation & travel costs,
land/natural habitat preservation, quality of life, and social
issues.
Saving Oregon’s
Open Space
The boundaries set by Metro in Portland are unfair and unproven.
The "loss" of open space is perception, and many
unintended effects have resulted from the boundary, including
more congestion and pollution, rising housing prices, and more
expensive consumer goods.
Let’s Unleash Growth’s
Benefits
The reasons often touted as justification for urban growth
boundaries are invalid. Discusses agriculture, environment,
and open space.
Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs)
Transfer of Development Rights for Balanced Development TDR Programs seem to be fairly simple, but are actually very
complex. To be successful, they need a great deal of funding,
have adequate land for both sending and receiving areas, and
be able to avoid litigation and evasion. Establishing receiving
areas in particular have been "extremely problematic".
They also have not been effective in influencing the design
or character of development in the areas, often causing even
more sprawl.
The Effects of Dense Development on the Environment
Increasing density causes higher pollution, particularly when
traffic speeds are slower or there are many stops and starts.
Looks at studies within the U.S. as well as Europe to support
this conclusion.
An Oxymoron for 21st Century Atlanta: More Roads Equal Improved
Air Quality
In theory, mass transit could help improve air quality. In
reality, the convenience of automobiles will not be ignored.
More pollution is caused by dense development, when autos idle
in traffic congestion, than when they are moving at a constant
speed.
Impact on Public School System
Enrollment Drops in City Schools (.PDF Format)
The loss of affordable housing in Portland is causing many
families to flee the city to neighboring counties and areas
without growth boundaries. With a budget dependent on enrollment,
administrators are starting to worry.
Silent Parks, Empty Schools (.PDF Format)
The Portland School Board is facing some difficult decisions
regarding the need to close schools—a need created by
enrollment and fiscal realities due growth boundaries resulting
in fewer families.
Government Ignores School Size in its Search for Land Preservation
(.PDF Format)
By Kelly Ross, Vice President for Government Affairs, Home
Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland. Growth boundaries
reduce the amount of land available for schools, cramming more
kids into smaller school spaces. Modular
classrooms become more prevalent, and the planning department
continues to ignore these problems.
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