Smart Growth - By Special Permit

Here is an interesting story from the Boston Globe last week, Town centers seen as ripe for growth. In particular, my attention was drawn to the comments of Marc Draisen, Executive Director of the Metrpolitan Area Planning Council. The recognition that, even in Smart Growth areas, towns may want to maintain some level of control is quite telling. I only hope that this position will carry over to the MAPC's on-going input to the Land Use Partnership Act discussions.

I firmly support Smart Growth, but also know that such growth patterns require continued local control to ensure it happens correctly.