Economic Health:
- Distinctive, attractive places with a strong sense of community sell very well in the marketplace.
- Mixed-use development and compact neighborhoods can bear a much smaller burden on local government infrastructure.
- Walkable, active communities are healthier, thus reducing the cost of healthcare (asthma, diabetes, obesity, etc.)
- Preservation of critical environmental areas keeps our community in compliance with state and federal laws, avoiding fines, fees and lawsuits.
- Good development decisions that involve nearby neighborhood stakeholders pass through the development process more quickly, thus saving time and resources.
