People Vote With Their Feet
Smart Growthers love to claim that their policies reflect what people really want. Despite evidence to the contrary, this proves to be an effective hook in getting local governments to adopt this coercive planning doctrine.
The Fiscal Times looks at where people are moving. Using Census data, they list the 10 cities that grew fastest between April 2010 and July 2011.
- Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, WA
- Austin, TX
- Hinesville, GA
- McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
- Raleigh, NC
- Warner Robins, GA
- Provo, UT
- Charleston, SC
- Myrtle Beach Metro, SC
- Yuma, AZ
Not one of these cities could truly be considered a Smart Growth city although Austin would certainly object. While many Austin leaders prefer Smart Growth, the city is in the most de-regulated state in the Union which inhibits much of their ambitions.
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