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Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend January 8, 2006 SinceWEAsked: Growth and Livability It’s a growing world, and the Rogue Valley has felt its fair share of growing pains lately. We just thought ... we ... hold on, it’s our nephew from California calling — he’s asking whether there are any homes for sale up here. We asked: "How good of a job has Jackson County done managing the balance between growth and livability?" Advertisement After you read through the answers from our Web readers, check out our new question, which pertains to the movies. Not well, there is room for improvement. Monies need to go where they are needed, like programs for adolescents, crisis beds, and affordable, independent living for mental-health clients. — Machala Jones, Everett, Wash. I was there for a visit in October (and) the city has grown since I lived there. The main problem I see is the streets are still set for a much smaller population — Dan Seeberger, Hobbs, N.M. As a 36-year resident who lived literally at the near end of a dirt road now paved and needing speedbumps, I would say not well; but did they have any control? I think you should rerun the article you had several years ago of all the dynasty developers in this area who had most of the land bought up years ago. — Helen Josey, White City F: "Livability" subsided when the invading hordes were allowed to plunder all that made our valley pristine. — Mark K., Medford D-minus. Too much traffic created by poor planning and development. Houses should be on 1/2-acre minimum sized lots. No zero lot-line development. — Wil S., Gold Hill One only has to drive up to Roxy Ann and Prescott Park to see what the future holds for the Rogue Valley. A poor job indeed! — C. Parks, Medford A very poor job. There appears to be little concern about preserving open spaces and quality of life. — L. Hockins, Talent The good ol' boy system is firmly in place with concern only for the developers and money-makers, not for preserving quality of life. — J.J., Jacksonville This week’s question Who knows where to start in trying to pick the best movie of the year. We’ll leave it up to the professionals. We asked: "The Academy Awards nominations are at the end of the month. What did you think was the best movie of last year?" Please keep your answers brief and on the issue at hand. Responses received without your name and town can not be considered for publication. All responses will appear on the Web site a week from today. You may submit your answer by using the form here on the Web site, or you may respond directly to SinceWEAsked: Growth and Livability ">[email protected] Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2005 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback www.bingo.com Home Security Systems Trunks, Footlocker Distance Education Computer Security Cheap Website Hosting Discount Hotel Reservations dvd-r Online Pharmacy Myspace Home Equity Loans Windermere Van Vleet Deep Muscle Stimulator Sports Equipment Online Casino Reviews High End Computers Online Casino News Online Bingo Entertainment Guide Online Casino Fundraisers Student Loans Advertisement s