Other ways are through zoning and the efficient use of land where city services are already available. The South has some of the finest agricultural land in the world, and perfect conditions for agricultural production. Garkovich said these same conditions make the land perfect for residential and commercial uses as well, so the question must be asked about how much land is necessary for agricultural production. These decisions are political because they are about people's fundamental rights as Americans, and they affect our sense of community. We've historically struggled with the public good versus individual rights.
Residents define the nature of their community through land use.
To be able to control how their land will be used, communities must have the political will to make the tough choices and the willingness to find common ground on decisions related to development and land use. There are as many serious problems with decline as there are with growth. Recommendations on this web site do not endorse any commercial products or trade names.