> Without the advantages of upfront planning and design, they'll pay more for crappier services. I've had that experience in neighborhoods that did have the "a

> Without the advantages of upfront planning and design, they'll pay more for crappier services. I've had that experience in neighborhoods that did have the "advantages" of upfront planning and design. I don't think upfront planning and design is the panacea you are making it out to be.