
                         THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
                 Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: TUESDAY, June 7, 1994                    TAG: 9406070007 
SECTION: FRONT                     PAGE: A14    EDITION: FINAL  
SOURCE: Short 
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BAY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS GROWTH

{LEAD} ``The great Disney swamp'' (editorial, May 16) clearly demonstrates the regional importance of decisions pertaining to the proposed Disney's America park and related development in the now rural parts of Prince William County. This issue has implications for the entire commonwealth. It illustrates the vital need for regional land-use and transportation planning, so that one part of the state does not suffer at the expense of another. Only when we begin to plan regionally will we meet our true potential for economic development, environmental protection and a restored Chesapeake Bay.

I must clarify one misconception: The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is far from being a ``no-growth organization.'' In fact, it has recently produced, at some expense, model site plans for significant development in three Virginia locations - Fairfax, Richmond and Middlesex counties. If built, each of these projects could provide much-needed commercial and/or residential development while protecting Chesapeake Bay water quality. They offer a variety of housing at a range of prices and similarly diverse commercial potential.

{REST} CBF supports economic development and the creation of new jobs. These can be realized while restoring the Chesapeake Bay. A restored Bay can once again become the engine of economic growth in this region through commercial fisheries, recreational opportunities, tourism and much more.

JOSEPH H. MAROON

Virginia executive director

Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Richmond, May 27, 1994

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