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Founded in 1962, the Civic League For New Castle County is an organization comprised of community civic associations, umbrella civic groups, good government groups, businesses, and interested individuals. The League provides a forum for education about, discussion of, and action on issues relating to the impact of government on the quality of life in New Castle County

Friday, October 15, 2010

WDEL's Coverage Of The NCC Council's Smart Growth Forum Last Night - Get Ready For The Comp Plan Update!

(WDEL) LeAnne Matlach reports ~ Community members expressed their concern over projects by the Stoltz development company at a forum Thursday night.

Audio Here New Castle County is getting ready update the comprehensive plan and Councilman Bob Weiner wants to incorporate Smart Growth into new development.
Audio Here Smart Growth development reduces costs for development, public scenes and public transportation. Erik Aulestia says neighborhoods need to be walk able in smart growth because the average person will only walk about a quarter mile before deciding to drive.
Audio Here Aulestia says residents are often hesitant of new developers because they have had problems with over promised under delivered plans in the past.

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  1. Nancy WillingOctober 17, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    There will be a public preliminary comp plan meeting in November and another in December for the update process that will begin in 2011.

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