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den by current design standards in many communities, would not only save developers money, but increase safety, improve the look of neighborhoods and reduce the amount of asphalt that produces runoff that pollutes waterways, he said.
Although McMahon described piecemeal steps that can start to improve the way growth occurs, he suggested a community must set forth a vision of its future for the next 30 years to ensure the best results.
Time has shown faults in the way growth has occurred the past 40 years, he said. Suburban sprawl has contributed heavily to pollution, traffic and the loss of community atmosphere, he said. Returning to the type of development found in the small towns of yore is the vision of the future.
Long range, the answer may lie in establishing firm growth areas around existing villages. He cites Boulder, Colo., as a success story. A growing city, it has surround
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