Almost Quote by Richard Lamm
“It was almost a desecration to put a building on the Boulder Turnpike, which is now U.S.-36 and is almost backyards and even junkyards all the way up. We didn't have to put development just cheek to jowl all the way up to Boulder. There's enough room in Colorado! But we did.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Colorado Development Debate, 1992
Unnecessary urban sprawl on Boulder Turnpike was a wasteful choice, ignoring ample open space.
In simple terms: Avoid wasteful development.
Key Takeaway
Preserve open land.
Themes
environment
urban planning
conservation
Mood
reflective
urgent
Type
political
environmental
When to use this quote
- city zoning
- community activism
- environmental education
Key Concepts
sustainable growth
land use policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities balance growth and preservation?
- What policies protect open spaces?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures often drive development.
