NY Times Sprawl Controversy

The director of Smart Growth America, disputes a New York Times article about a splinter in the smart growth community.

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January 4, 2001, 5:00 AM PST

Smart Growth America Director Don Chen wrote a letter to the editors of the New York Times stating: "A Dec. 26 news article suggests that opponents of sprawl and supporters of affordable housing are at odds with one another. In fact, community developers, environmentalists, and neighborhood groups often cooperate to make housing more affordable, particularly for low-income households."

Thanks to ULI's Smart Growth News

Read the full story: Partners Against Sprawl

Monday, January 1, 2001 in The New York Times

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