Wednesday, July 30, 2003
In another approach to managing sprawl, citizens in Toledo are trying to place limits on big box retail development. Elected officals are against the move, fearing that it will send a message that Toledo does not support economic development.
The problem with the initiative petition is that it would submit large scale retail development projects to a vote of the people. That's a blunt instrument to deal with a complex problem.
It would seem, however, that in Toledo the issue has become politicized. Residents need only 540 signatures to get their proposal on the November ballot.
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Toledo residents try limiting sprawl
