| Many people choose a home or condo | | | | "backyard" as it were. As anyone can see in |
| specifically for the view that it offers. | | | | any city they care to look at, development is |
| Unfortunately in today's ever-expanding | | | | at an all time high and many of those |
| world, sometimes that view changes. This is | | | | developments are offering spectacular views |
| not so much of a concern in suburban areas | | | | of something. With constant development what |
| where established single family homes are the | | | | may end up happening is great views of the |
| norm, however in urban areas this can be | | | | building next door. |
| quite an issue. Perhaps you have purchased a | | | | |
| condo with a great view of the city and now | | | | While not as much of an issue in rural areas |
| there is a proposed development that has the | | | | and the suburbs, this kind of development can |
| possibility to block that view. Wouldn't you | | | | still affect an area. Many time home owners |
| like the opportunity to have some input on | | | | in smaller areas have been dismayed to find |
| what you will soon be looking at? | | | | out there is a big retail development going |
| | | | in across the street or in their |
| This kind of thing seems to be happening more | | | | neighborhood. Naturally they are concerned |
| and more as housing space in big cities | | | | about the impact that such a project could |
| becomes more and more valuable and more and | | | | have on their small neighborhood and the |
| more sought-after. Various home owner | | | | ability to make their concerns and fears |
| associations have found themselves wielding | | | | known is both comforting and productive. So |
| considerable power when it comes to dictating | | | | don't stand idly by while your views and |
| the development patterns that a particular | | | | areas are put in jeopardy. If there is |
| city develops. Joining such an association | | | | something happening in your area, make sure |
| can give you some say in what happens in your | | | | you know about it. |