Planning panel replaces 'growth' with 'optimal development' language after debate
After debate about whether the word 'growth' implies unwanted sprawl, the committee favored substituting a neutral term such as 'optimal development' or 'support land‑use patterns that benefit cities, towns and villages.' Members emphasized retaining wording that supports youth retention and small businesses.
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Committee members questioned an unqualified reference to "growth" in the land‑use goal and proposed alternatives to avoid implying support for sprawl or extractive development. Several speakers argued the county should favor development that enhances quality of life and retains young people.
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