Software To Aid Development Decision-making

A new software program may aid land-use and development decision-making.

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March 26, 2003, 1:00 PM PST

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

"A new software program may provide some answers soon. Or it could become another source of conflict in the debate over new development. Spreadsheets can supply some bottom-line figures on cost and revenue of land-use decisions, from long-range growth plans to rezonings.What the model can't do is put values on quality of life and community assets such as natural resources and affordable housing."

Thanks to Ruben Flores

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Wednesday, March 26, 2003 in The Tampa Tribune

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