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Due: Tuesday, November 27th and Wednesday, Nov.28th City Planning The
Romans developed their cities by including such services as roads, bridges,
amphitheatres, aqueducts, apartment buildings, forums, temples, and public
baths. They also tried to limit the size of their cities to 50,000. Who
makes decisions about the size and services available in American cities?
What potential consequences arise from unchecked growth? Is there a point
of diminishing returns? Under what conditions would you recommend limiting
the size of Sarasota or Bradenton? Currently, the counties use impact
fees, county codes, and zoning to regulate growth. The decisions are made
by the county planning commissions and Boards of Commissioners. Should
they continue to make these decisions? Using what criteria? |