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2 Challenges of UGBs

UGBs are not without challenges and trade-offs. They can create unintended consequences, such as increased housing prices, gentrification, displacement, and inequality within and beyond the boundary. They can also face political and legal opposition from landowners, developers, and residents who perceive UGBs as a threat to their property rights, economic interests, or lifestyle preferences. Furthermore, UGBs can be difficult to implement and enforce, requiring coordination and cooperation among different levels of government, stakeholders, and jurisdictions.

3 Synergies with other tools

UGBs can work well with other planning tools and policies that complement and reinforce their objectives and outcomes. For example, density incentives can encourage higher-density and mixed-use development within the boundary, while transit-oriented development can provide alternative modes of transportation and reduce car dependency. Green infrastructure can enhance the ecological functions and aesthetic values of the urban landscape, while affordable housing can ensure that low- and moderate-income households can benefit from the amenities and opportunities of compact living.

4 Trade-offs with other tools

UGBs can also create trade-offs and conflicts with other planning tools and policies that have different or competing goals and impacts. For example, historic preservation can limit the potential for infill and redevelopment within the boundary, while agricultural protection can restrict the expansion of the boundary to accommodate growth. Environmental regulations can impose additional costs and constraints on development within the boundary, while economic development can generate demand for land and resources beyond the boundary.

5 Best practices for UGBs

UGBs are not a one-size-fits-all solution for urban planning. They need to be tailored to the specific context and needs of each city or region, taking into account the physical, social, economic, and environmental factors that shape urban growth and development. They also need to be flexible and adaptive, allowing for periodic review and adjustment of the boundary and the associated

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