Growth Often Comes With Hidden Costs

While the first signs of sprawl are usually physical, painful economic consequence usually follow.

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October 16, 2000, 4:00 AM PDT

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

The question of whether growth pays for itself is aseemingly objective barometer in the sprawl debate,amid the subjective issues of urban-versus-suburban,development-versus-open spaces.Yet the two sides are as far apart on that question asthey are on whether a new Wal-Mart is a tax-generating, job-creating boon or a despoiler of thelandscape.

Thanks to Dan Tasman

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Wednesday, October 11, 2000 in The Cincinnati Post

Community / Economic Development Ohio

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