A Recipe For Smart Growth

Planner says for smart growth to be successful, it must consider economics, environment, and livability.

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January 20, 2006, 6:00 AM PST

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

"Joel Ivey, with the Maitland-based Ivey Planning Group, described "smart growth" as a three-legged stool -- it must be economically sound, environmentally responsible and promote community livability.

Involved in smart growth for about three years, he said such projects include a mix of uses and housing and transportation options. They also tend to conserve open space and promote high quality development techniques, he said."

FULL STORY: Planner describes smart growth as a 3-legged stool

Thursday, January 19, 2006 in Daytona Beach News-Journal

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