Learning To Live In A Changing America

Floridians have to learn to adjust to a changing urban environment.

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July 16, 2005, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"In a state growing by about 1,000 people each day, Destin is one of many cities dealing with backed up roads, sprawling development and lengthening commutes. With the crowding expected only to worsen, an unlikely collection of planners, environmentalists and lawmakers agree that Floridians will have to adjust their expectations of how they'll live.Whether it's the single family home with a yard or the leisurely evenings with time to spend with family and friends: one American dream has got to go, they say."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: In growing state, Floridians must learn to live differently

Saturday, July 16, 2005 in Tallahassee Democrat

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