New Tecumseth is growing quickly. What does "smart growth" mean to you in pract…

"Smart growth" essentially means NO uncontrolled sprawl, sprawl with poorly thought out transportation routes, or sprawl which does not balance the need for obtainable housing options, job-creating opportunities (manufacturing, services and professional services), recreational and tourism activities and attractions. Smart growth also balances the need for commercial services and retail frontage, but not endless strip malls which may be difficult to fill. Empty retail corridors are not beneficial. Smart growth also balances types of obtainable housing options, rather than focusing on the creation of a single option.