Investing in Land

The city of Greensboro, North Carolina is in the midst or re-thinking its development future.  The program, called “Connections 2025,” seeks, according to local media reports, to provide “more flexibility on standards and encourages more urban infill and mixed-use developments…”

The program’s mission is stated clearly:

“Our Vision of Greensboro and its environs in the Year 2025 is one in which the City is recognized throughout the nation as an exceptional place in which to live, work, play and nurture future generations. It is this exceptional livability which defines our identity, contributes to our civic pride, and offers opportunities for all to participate fully in community life. We have achieved our vision by retaining and building on our heritage, embracing positive growth and change, and by balancing our priorities.”

The key point is made by “embracing positive growth.”

“Smart” is not at odds with “growth” in Greensboro.  There is a chance that in other cities, the need to The need to grow smart is not at odds