Another example, I’ll call a cultural asset; reflects a less tangible element that this community values as a natural asset: rural and village feel of their communities.
Condition is very good now, but it is poised to change drastically.
One stress, or expected change, is loss of open space.
Source is traditional tract housing, on 1/2 to 5 acre lots.
Previous strategy used to address this source was a vehement blanket opposition to new roads, school funding, anything to do with population growth. None of this was successful.
Situation: In examining the context, one thing we learned from the developers who attended was that they weren’t sure non-traditional development could be profitable.
Strategy: low-impact development feasibility study.