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Originally posted by Griff
Man, I hate the Brookings Institute... and government planning... and asshats who think that PA consists of Philly and Pitt... and folks who think quality of life is dictated by tax receipts.
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Little of that is part of the report. In fact, survey consisted mostly of studies in other areas not including Pittsburg. Maps from Chester and Montgomery county are provides as an example. Lancaster and Adams counties are more representative of why PA does not grow. Problems for PA are even found in the counties where most PA growth is found - Pike and Wayne - way up in the NE corner above Port Jervis.
One problem - too much government and no effective planning. Too many big highways in the Johnstown area and virtually none in areas such as the Schykill Expressway - where needed.
But then those who are the problem are saying the exact same thing. We like no planning and we hate the Brookings Institute because it would make us have to work for the people. Norristown, Coatsville, and Olney are what happens when politicians are more concerned about their power and relection than in coordinating plans.