Roads, Sprawl, and South Carolina Wetlands
Demand for coastal property in South Carolina is fierce. A proliferation of second homes has brought sprawl and all its attendant problems to this unique landscape In our 20 years of experience working in growing communities across the South, SELC has brought about a better understanding of the link between transportation planning decisions and land-use patterns: new roads fuel new development-often sprawling development-which brings with it traffic, air and water pollution, diminished recreational opportunities, higher taxes and a lower quality of life.
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As the only organization addressing growth issues comprehensively across our six-state region, SELC is able to import lessons learned from one community to another and promote positive alternatives to poorly planned, sprawling development. Our in-depth knowledge and facility with the complex laws and policies that govern land use and transportation makes us a unique and valuable leader in this work.
