Nym90
nym90
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« on: February 27, 2004, 05:27:58 AM » |
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People move out to the suburbs because housing is too expensive closer in to the city...however, they will pay more in transportation costs, both in terms of time and money. Also it is much more expensive for governments to pay for all of the extra infrastructure that is necessary to handle the sprawl.
Crime is also something that often drives people out to the suburbs, but this can be solved by hiring more officers. Creates jobs, too.
There also need to be tax incentives to keep businesses in the main city rather than fleeing to the suburbs. Although land is more expensive, stores can be encouraged through tax incentives to locate nearer or in downtown.
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