We live in an area *Los Angeles) that attracts new residents, often with more to spend than current residents, They need housing somewhere and they are desired by landlords.
The question isn't whether growth or not, but how to manage it so as to honor the place those of us who have lived here and helped create such attractive communities.
The process requires all players have a voice, but the developers and landlords should be limited as to how they play the game. If they dominate, the public will resist. If they bring growth that is healthy and prevail on the strength of their proposals, that makes for a peaceable life.
Of course, the problem is that money is our god and that takes the voice and needs of the residents away.
