[Winona Online Democracy]
Question: When it comes to city growth and development, is bigger the same thing as better? What is my long range view, say 10-20 years out, on boundaries of
A strong future is developed through thoughtful, creative, and specific long-term planning; both within the city and at the edges. This comes about by collaboration and partnership with citizens, local governments, businesses, educational institutions, and other organizations. I believe long range planning should also be looking towards 40-50 years out, not only 10-20 years, for in the blink of an eye neighborhoods change at an accelerated pace. We need to ask: How do we want to shape our community? What is the collective vision for our city?
When it comes to city growth and development, bigger is not always better; in some situations �less is more� is applicable. Sometimes certain expansion doesn�t always improve a community or generate a net gain. In some cases, net profits and community enrichment can be increased through innovation, renewal, and redesign, and the ability to reduce waste and inefficiencies.
Plans for managing growth and expansion should address where development will be allowed (and where not), potential impact on neighboring communities, and criteria/guidelines as to how that will come about as pertains to the environment, land use, housing needs, etc. Again, far reaching, well thought out planning for growth, development and redevelopment is needed before decisions are made pertaining to future changes.
It is so important to talk with people and hear what they have to say. I am very willing to meet with others, and in the course of my campaign I have been doing just that, in order to exchange needed information and consider alternatives.
Debbie White
City Council Candidate - At Large
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