[SustainableTompkins] Static population model not assumed

[George Frantz]

Nobody in my business ever assumes a static population model.  Cities and regions continuously expand or contract in terms of economy and population.
   
  I certainly anticipate that Ithaca may likely continue to grow in population for any number of reasons. The only difference between my vision and the current norm, however, is that for every increase in population of 1,000 residents, only about 30 to 40 acres of land would be needed, not the 250 to 300 acres currently being consumed per 1,000 new residents as our local population increases.
   
  George Frantz.

Ira Goldstein <eyegee at twcny.rr.com> wrote:
  Let's say a capacity for significantly greater population density 
were somehow created in the downtown area.

Why does anyone assume a static population model for the area, or 
that more housing downtown would produce migration from outside-town 
to town? Isn't it just as likely that there wouldn't be a significant 
movement, except for an increase of population in town, as the 
increased housing capacity gradually came on line? Attractive 
situation for refugees from increasingly expensive nyc, or people 
from increasingly unstable coastal areas, etc.
And what would prevent further sprawl crawl?

Happy that tomcat gets me & my bike up above the Aurora St. hill,

--Ira
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