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<br />00073 ! <br /> <br />b. Adoption by Communities of Population Growth Limits <br /> <br />Numerical population limits for communities were <br />proposed bv the Environmental Commission in 1970 for <br />Metropolitan Denver and by Zero Population Growth for <br />Boulder in 1971. <br /> <br />Benefits: Undesirable aspects of continuing urban <br />growth are stabilized. <br /> <br />Detriments: Static communities may tend toward dull~ <br />ness; young people must migrate else- <br />where; and housing, business and living <br />standards may deteriorate. <br /> <br />Mechanisms: Control building permits, water, utili- <br />ties and other governmental services; <br />tight zoning restrictions; permits for <br />new business and industries. <br /> <br />Questions for Proponents: <br /> <br />1. What have been the sociological and economic <br />experiences of communities that have had <br />static populations while surrounding states <br />and areas have grown? Does the average in- <br />come fall behind? Does the average age in- <br />crease and create an increased need for <br />services for the elderly? <br /> <br />2. If more people want to live in the community <br />than are legally permitted, how will the <br />community prevent a black-market in housing? <br />Will rents rise and force away the supply of <br />low income labor? What will be the effects <br />on welfare load and on minorities? <br /> <br />-3- <br />