According to Better Models for Development in Delaware, Delaware can grow and still have a strong economy, open space, attractive neighborhoods, good schools, and healthy environment. However, each community needs to create a vision for its pattern of land use and community design. Successful communities typically
- Have a shared vision for the future
- Identify key assets
- Build local plans based on preservation and enhancement of local assets
- Pick and choose among development proposals
- Assess impacts of land use policies
- Use education, incentives, and voluntary initiatives — not just regulations
- Meet the needs of both landowners and community
- Pay attention to community appearance, economics, and ecology
- Recognize link between land use and transportation

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