Ecosystems, Urban Forests Valuable to Communities
Ecosystems and urban forests offer significant value to communities.
Salisbury's tree canopy, for example, affects both our quality of life and our pocketbook. Catawba College's 189-acre ecological preserve is a case in point. It is not only a valuable educational resource; it also saves the city of Salisbury money by helping to purify the air and water. The total stormwater savings for the city is $3,479,301, according to an American Forests analysis.
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Compact Development Promises Lower Taxes, Better Health
As growth comes our way – and it is
coming now, especially since Cabarrus
County has issued a moratorium on
development – it would make good common sense
to look at what other communities have learned as
they have faced the same issues. The principles they
have followed do not need to be forced on anyone,
but we need to at least examine them to see what
aspects we might be able to incorporate as we plan
for growth in our own communities. (More)
Award-winning Developer Talks on Neighborhood Planning
Nate Bowman told a
group at Catawba College
on February 23 that one of
the secrets to successful
neighborhood planning is
making it convenient for
residents to walk. (More)
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