"We have to look out for tomorrow's neighbors"

David Whitehead at Strong Towns has this blog post titled, "There's an empty seat at your community meeting. Whose is it?". This quote perfectly describes the situation here in Palm Beach County and in Lake Worth as well:

"Growth is coming to our city and region; we must focus on how to shape our cities to accommodate this growth in equitable, beautiful, and smart ways."

Another excerpt (substitute Lake Worth for a neighborhood in Washington, D.C.):

     "The idea that there is no room for more housing is fantasy; the idea that there is no political room to build more housing is reality.
     Groups around the country are starting to form to fight for the needs of the newcomers and the often-excluded. In other words: more housing at diverse affordability levels. These YIMBY groups are gathering for an inaugural national conference to share strategy, learn from and engage with each other. Greater Greater Washington is excited to be there. We know what we need; how to get there is our next question.
     In the meantime, neighborhood leaders, next time you sit in a meeting with empty seats, keep the next 1,000 in mind."