On 21 Mar 2007 10:40:54 -0700, wrote:

On Mar 18, 10:43 pm, Just Joshin wrote:
On 18 Mar 2007 04:52:27 -0700, "Mike" wrote:

Building for a green future
A wave of green building laws is sweeping the nation, forcing builders
to install solar panels, fluorescent light bulbs and roofs with
vegetation whether they like it or not.
athttp://www.washtimes.com/specialreport/20070318-125757-4681r.htm

imho:

I've noticed there is always a trend of the 'haves' to dominate the
'havenots'. This is typically done with 'enviro/open space' laws.
Once a person has a home in a nice neighborhood, they don't want to
see everyone follow them. So, they push for stricter more expensive
new homes, less land by pushing for no-dev spaces, etc.

Just an observation. I'm guessing that renters don't vote.

tom @ www.FreelancingProjects.com

But since the 'haves' to which you refer are footing the bill for the
open spaces due largely to the smaller tax base, what's the problem?

Communities expanding into lower taxes is very differcult to achieve.
Often a community try to prevent taxes from increasing by preventing
starting families from enter the community. Since children typically
increase the highest tax, school taxes, fast. This 'prevention' can
be done by causing less land to build affordable houses, or making
starter homes more expensive by imposing many rules.

Just an observation of some people, and their outward motives.

How are they dominating anyone? It's not like the country is going to
run out of space anytime soon. That's like objecting to the type of
car they drive or the size of their TV. As long as they're spending
*their* money and not impacting anybody else, where's the harm?
Increased choices is one of the rewards of success.

Maybe my tone was conveyed wrong. Since it seems like I'm defending
my observations of other people. Sorry, wasnt' meant to be a
generialization, just pointing out some people's 'green' motives
aren't 'pure'.

I am a big fan for 'open space'. Being one of those 'newer families'
with a young child, trails, parks, picnic areas are our source of
family time for us. Then for Daddy time, I often hit the hills with
my mountain bike, and soon fly fishing. We love useful open space,
but we want it help build better communities for our families and
future Americans.

Just my observations,

tom