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Thinking About Growth |
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Long Term / Short Term |
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The costs and benefits associated with growth can differ substantially depending upon the time frame considered. For example, many growth-related problems such as crowded schools and jammed highways are short-term in nature and will be alleviated once needed infrastructure improvements are in place. There are, of course, also aspects of growth which produce only short-term benefits. For example, some developments may yield short-term profits at the expense of longer-term economic sustainability. In other cases, the attainment of long-term benefits may require short-term sacrifice. Please indicate where you stand on the long vs. short term issue. Agreement level: |
| Hi 1 2 3 4 5 Lo | Short Term Focus – In evaluating strategies for dealing with growth, my primary concern is with the short term problems and opportunities which will present themselves over the next couple of years. |
| Hi 1 2 3 4 5 Lo | Long Term Focus – My biggest concern is the long-term sustainability of the community and its ability to preserve quality of life 10, 20, or 40 years from now. |
| Hi 1 2 3 4 5 Lo | Other?______________________________ |
| Hi 1 2 3 4 5 Lo | Other?______________________________ |
| Hi 1 2 3 4 5 Lo | Other?______________________________ |
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