7/25/2006 4:00:00 AM Get over it: People will flock here
Municipal meetings around Yavapai County are full of people that complain about increased traffic, light pollution, reduction of property values, crime, noise and the "loss of a rural atmosphere."
While most projects raise legitimate concerns about area-specific problems such as drainage and entry and exit, many of these other problems are inevitable. The most ridiculous suggestion at most local meetings is that new subdivisions will drive property values down.
Where is that happening? If owners of well-maintained properties are suffering devaluation, hundreds of investors want to meet their Realtor.
The loss of a rural atmosphere is inevitable. Regardless of whether homebuyers like it, local subdivisions have significantly more demand than supply, and developers will keep building new homes.
Investors, retirees and families will continue flocking here until our property values stop increasing, water runs out or the government adopts fascist controls.
Traffic flows will increase. That's why the state needs to help our local governments build bigger and better roads. If they don't, we're in deep trouble and should kick the state leaders out of office until they learn.
Larger populations also require well-lit areas for public safety. Unfortunately, crime also accompanies population growth in every part of America.
New homes need new water. And unless we prefer raw sewage in our water, we should welcome the water and sewer services these new subdivisions will help create.
For those who attend these meetings and complain about the long-term effects of these subdivisions on nearby well levels, here's a news flash: wells and septic systems for single homes are going the way of the dinosaur before 2020. Why?
Municipal water and sewage systems are the best way to meet state requirements and manage our local water supply.
Sorry, but that's what's happening in our area, and in most of Arizona. For those who don't like it, a long line of people would love to buy their homes even in a slowing market.
Fortunately, most of us realize Yavapai County is a wonderful place to live.
