Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Editorial: Reject overly strict height limits for Lake Worth

Rubbing my eyes in disbelief...the Post actually gets it!  From the opinion piece:


"But the push to allow 65-foot buildings — removing the current 45-foot limit — east of Federal would not affect the entertainment district, which runs west of Federal. A well-planned five- or six-story apartment building close to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulfstream Hotel could increase tax revenues and raise density enough to support the local services that help to make downtown Lake Worth one of the most walkable areas in South Florida.


Lake Worth needs to vigorously protect its small-town character, but it also needs to grow. Limiting planning options for future city leaders could make it harder for Lake Worth to grow the right way."