Does the 1999 'Town & Country Plan' for Columbia, South Carolina promote leapfrog development?
"The county, however, chose not to follow this recommendation. Instead, in a 'Town & Country Plan' approved in 1999, the county decided to promote the development of about thirty 'villages' outside of the city of Columbia. A couple of these villages already exist with populations of 200 to 800 people, but most of them are just blank spots on the map with, at most, a house or two.Although the plan has been approved, the county has not yet approved a zoning ordinance to implement it. The county is currently considering such an ordinance, but the proposal has spurred strong opposition."
Thanks to Chris Steins
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