Over-development is a serious problem in Berks Co. PA. Change zoning laws to maintain remaining forests and wilderness areas as protected green ways. For 40 years I have seen the destruction of just about every woodland and open area in this county for no good reason. We have houses galore and too many malls, most half empty. Why keep digging up and destroying our natural resources, our sense of place--places that enrich our very souls--when the powers that be could just change the zoning to "Protected" or "Green Way." Say no to corporate destruction.
Why is this important?
Citizens should have a direct say in how much of their twp. or county they want developed. Politicians are easily swayed by contractors/developers to destroy what remains of our natural environment. This, in the end, with pollution, water run-off, loss of resources, loss of habitat, will come back to effect humans and all life negatively. Greed cannot have the day. I've asked other citizens for 40 years if they thought Berks County should become this developed, and they answered, no, but didn't know what to do about it. It's actually a crime against life.
