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<br /> Survey Shows Voter Support for Managing Growth
<br /> Amencans want better communities and support tection of parks and recreation areas was mentioned as a pri-
<br /> stronger laws — at both the local and federal levels — ority by 69 % of voters .
<br /> to ensure a higher quality of life in our cities , towns
<br /> and suburbs , according to the results released December 1 of American voters also want planners to preserve farmland and
<br /> a nationwide survey of voters by the American Planning open space (67 %) ; protect wetlands and other natural areas
<br /> Association (APA) and the American Institute of Certified (65 %) ; and create affordable housing options for low- and
<br /> Planners (AICP) , moderate-income families (64 %) .
<br /> While the issues of growth and sprawl are receiving increased The results of the APA/AICP poll show broad public support
<br /> attention from elected officials , more than 70 % of voters do for a Federal Smart Growth Agenda. A significant number of
<br /> not believe that things will improve in their communities in voters (78 %) want the 107th Congress to provide tools and
<br /> the next five years . A majority of Americans (53 %) favor resources to help communities solve problems associated
<br /> new laws to manage growth at ' the local level , while 55 % with urban growth.
<br /> favor legislation to contain land-use or urban growth. In each
<br /> case, 30 % were strongly in favor. Moreover, 57 % of the An overwhelming majority of Americans support APA' s
<br /> respondents believe communities could strike a balance position on a host of land-use planning issues that will come
<br /> between the protection of private property rights and the before the 107th Congress and the new Administration:
<br /> management of growth.
<br /> • 84 % favor proposals that provide affordable housing for
<br /> "Everyone wants to live in a thriving, vital community, " says low- and moderate-income families ;
<br /> APA President Joanne Garneet, AICP• "But for too many
<br /> years , Americans have been content to accept sprawl and traf- 82 % favor proposals ensuring that federal facilities (i . e.
<br /> fic congestion as the necessary evils of prosperity. Times post offices , military bases) are easily accessible to
<br /> have changed. This poll shows that a majority of us no longer citizens and fit with local growth management plans ;
<br /> are willing to let sprawl and growth erode our quality of life. "
<br /> • 82 % favor legislation creating and strengthening open
<br /> In searching for ways to better manage the social, economic spaces , coastal areas and parklands ;
<br /> and physical changes within our communities , 81 % of U. S .
<br /> nities have city 79 % favor resources that help communities develop
<br /> voters believe it is important that their commu
<br /> and regional planners . A majority of voters (54 %) say plan- public transit options , bikepaths and walkways .
<br /> ners should act as strong advocates for restricting and conow
<br /> trolling urban sprawl. Results of the survey were based on 1 ,000 telephone inter-
<br /> views randomly selected throughout the U. S . of likely voters
<br /> When it comes to issues planners can effectively address , the aged 18 or older. The survey was prepared by Lake , Snell,
<br /> highest-ranking concern of the electorate (76 %) is having Perry & Associates of Washington, D . C . , and interviews were
<br /> adequate schools and educational facilities . Ensuring an conducted between October 22-26 , 2000 . For more detailed
<br /> ample availability of healthcare facilities , family support ser- information about the survey, please visit the APA/AICP
<br /> vices and police ranked second (74 %) . The creation and pro- website at www.plammng. org or call 202/872-0611 .
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