Ohio Township Faces Development Dilemma

As development spreads to a rural ohio township, calls for "smart growth" are being hindered by state law.

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March 4, 2001, 8:00 AM PST

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

Lake County, Ohio is divided. The western half of the county is sprawling suburbia, while the eastern half remains rural. As development spreads east, one township is ready to lay out goals for "smart growth". One problem: state law prohibits townships from enforcing the goals.

Thanks to Alex Pagano

Read the full story: Plan would set development goals for Madison Twp.

Friday, March 2, 2001 in The Cleveland Plain Dealer

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