> accounts for emerging technologies and industries Wouldn't it be very hard to do so? They are emerging: how can anyone know what the true impact will be? O

> accounts for emerging technologies and industries Wouldn't it be very hard to do so? They are emerging: how can anyone know what the true impact will be? One of the things that struck me while reading the report is that metro areas that are growing rapidly right now are locking in their choices for the next 50 years - for better or for worse. But, given the way that most places are growing, I'd say most for the worse. This report calls out Boise and Nashville as fast-growing cities in ideal locations. I don't know a ton about Boise, but Nashville seems to be managing their growth every bit as poorly as Austin, and the state of TN is actively hostile to passenger rail and other forms of public transportation. In 20 years, will they be really regretting these decisions? Contrast with, say, Detroit - just now (optimistically) hitting rock bottom. It will not need to make decisions about growth management for another 10-15 years and will be able to benefit from 10-15 years of knowledge and changing attitudes.