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closer in places are all built out, and “if we just build more roads, we can solve the transportation problem.”
In a handout on his talk, Mr. Risse notes that the real estate, building, road building, automobile, and banking industry have spent billions in ads and lobbying in supporting these myths.
What to do? Mr. Risse recommended three actions. First, use parcel consolidation because pari cel subdivision leads to nonviable agricultural enclaves, forest fragmentation, and disrupted ecosystems. Second, use easements and the purchase of development ! rights and open space, but base I these actions on a strong countryside plan. Third, make sure all i new countryside locations are within 1/4 mile of village centers or countryside hamlets.
How to do this? Make people aware, increase their understanding, then take organized action.
Peggy and Joe Maio spoke next. They have been fighting sprawl in Loudoun County for many years. They helped mobilize a voter’s revolt against rapid growth in Loudoun County with the result that eight smart growth p members were elected to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors in 1999. Loudoun County is now experiencing a 7.8 percent growth irate whereas Rappahannock County has a 1.0% , growth rate.
Loudoun County is the third fastest growing county in the United States.
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