There is a debate as to how much government regulation is necessary. Enacting restrictive government regulations, in my opinion, is not the best course to take. Those that make public policy must be more innovative and less intrusive. The Commonwealth Foundation, an independent, non-profit public policy organization in Pennsylvania has suggested the right solution for curbing sprawl. Their answer to suburban sprawl is to make cities more attractive places to live and work.
People still enjoy city life and the conveniences it offers.
Therefore, people are not leaving because they dislike cities, but what the cities have become. We must make our cities attractive once again. Rather than pursue over-burdensome growth control legislation, our program has combined open space preservation with urban revitalization to relieve development pressures in our suburbs. As our urban center s economy is rejuvenated it will become a more attractive place to live, work and play. As people are drawn back to the city, development pressures should diminish.