A forum at Temple-Ambler concluded it was still too early to tell whether a landmark law is making a difference.
"For a suburban development, 12 months is not a long time; it can take years to go from concept to construction. As the first anniversary nears for state legislation that encourages municipalities to work together to manage growth, it is too early to tell whether the program is working or not."
Thanks to Linda LaSut
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City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello