> Greg, drop by the library sometime :-).
Ummm...I vaguely recall those halcyon days when I actually had time
to read something non-electronic. But with all these requests
for increased computing services.... :-)
> The first installment was
> the most contrversial, in that it discussed the desire for people for
> rural acreage, and whether or not the county was growing or just
> expanding.
Everyone loves to speculate. That is why I pushed to have
a scientific public opinion poll done in Latah County. Last fall the
U. of Idaho conducted a survey of county residents regarding
the demand and desired location for rural housing in Latah County.
While far from perfect, this study is the first bit of credible
evidence as to what people in Latah County really desire. The
bottom line is that it is not a bunch of little acreages dotting
the countryside. Residents really want to preserve the agricultural,
low density environment that makes Latah County attractive.
At some point, I hope to write up the report and give it to the
Commissioners and the press. I'd be willing to sponsor and
work with an individual in an independent study in examining
and preparing the report (is anybody out there interested
in such a project?)
> It had quotes from the "property rights" crowd, and the
> opposition: those who already had their rural retreats. The second
> concerned zoning for industry--was there enough in the right places?
> The third (today) was the impact on small towns. Most mayors
> agreed that they weren't growing, just reshuffing population, some
> new houses going up.
The census data is real. The county is growing at over 2%
per year. County residents would not like to see any faster
growth rate than we are currently experiencing.
-- Greg Brown gregb@uidaho.edu http://www.uidaho.edu/~gregb Computer Services Moscow, ID 83843 University of Idaho (208) 885-2126