Economic Vitality Linked To Growth Management

This commentary in the Springfield (MO) News-Leader argues thatSpringfield's economic resilience depends on the city setting astatewide example of growth management in the Show Me State.

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March 13, 2003, 11:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"More and more in today's footloose economy, jobs and people flock to livable places with affordable housing, vibrant downtowns, cultural amenities and lots of close-by outdoor recreation... No wonder the region paced the state's growth in the 1990s and now holds on better in bad times. Greater Springfield has service jobs, rolling hills, lakes, Andy Williams, retirees and their pensions, and reasonably priced new subdivisions. What's not to like?But here's the harder question: Can Springfield stay attractive? Can it stay resilient? The worry is that signs of strain have now appeared after a decade of fast growth."

Thanks to Brookings Institution

FULL STORY: Springfield's resilience: Plan well to keep it

Sunday, March 2, 2003 in The Brookings Institution

Community / Economic Development Missouri

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