An editorial in The Patriot-News Friday recapped some information about the current Liberty Forge proposal, without offering an opinion on the ordinance being considered by the Board.
The editorial did offer some suggestions for how LAT and other local governments could address the underlying issues:
"... On that note, while we don't have specific solutions to offer, some broad suggestions we've previously raised still apply.
Although improvements have been made, planning continues to need a more comprehensive look on a regional basis. Second, the push should continue at the state, county and local levels for public policies that encourage revitalization of small towns.
That includes refurbishing old buildings for commercial and residential use, business district upgrades, incentives for fixing up old homes, and school districts forgoing the urge to build large campuses miles out of town.
This approach in and of itself is a great example of high-density development that preserves open space and doesn't unduly disrupt the landscape of existing property owners."
While I appreciate the suggestions, what would be more helpful is engaging on this issue. Our local version of the Old Grey Lady could facilitate solutions by bringing the players together and moving them towards a comprehensive planning solution instead of standing on the sidelines and offering up some notions about sprawl.
So come on, get in the game? To paraphrase an old Pennsylvania Lottery slogan, we can't all win if they don't play.
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