Posts in this category are about Urban Growth Boundaries, a zoning tool that maintains a relatively high density of housing and commercial development inside the boundary and a rural density outside the boundary. Without clearly defined and legally enforceable boundaries, towns and cities inevitably sprawl into the countryside, impairing land with agricultural, ecological, and historical significance. Ideally, an urban growth boundary creates a strong transition between urban and rural areas. The boundary itself should be a place of great beauty and integrity, forming a strong gateway inviting one both inward to the city and outward to rural areas and the wilderness beyond.

(Adapted from ConservationEconomy.net)