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From Page 3 element” — that is, to translate from the bureaucratese, a study of housing conditions in the region —was discussed, and some refinements were suggested.

Richard McNear explained that a final study would be needed, if the region were to ever be qualified to received federal grants through HUD, adding the comment: “In principle, it’s a good job, but I have a little problem concerning some of the specifics —perhaps more a question of semantics than anything else. There are also some things that shouldn’t be in it at all.” One thing that should be deleted, he thought, was a phrase stating that uniformity of zoning and subdivision controls should be sought throughout the entire region.

McNear added: “I also thought the report is a little overly harsh on the impact of land use planning controls on the cost of housing, and of how this had made less land available for housing. It depends on how you zone. It also doesn’t express the economies that may be realized through land use controls. I would have to disagree

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