This group has the lowest median income and often chooses condominiums and mobile homes. Clearly, not all of these groups want to build on two acres of land in the suburbs. In Richert's estimation, the market is ripe for something other than that type of development. He points to the great American neighborhood, where things are done on a human scale, with local conveniences and a sense of community just outside the door. Berman goes a step further.
Smart growth is the right thing to do.
There is an ethical and moral challenge out there, and bankers, developers and other community leaders can take the lead in advocating for smart growth. If enough respected people say let's take a look at this, we'll all be better off. Send a letter to the editor .