> changes the character of the town What exactly do you mean by that? - New arrivals bring crime and disorder? Enforce the law, lock criminals up, problem sol

> changes the character of the town What exactly do you mean by that? - New arrivals bring crime and disorder? Enforce the law, lock criminals up, problem solved. - Overcrowded schools/overused city services? Tax new residents as needed to support new services. - Packed roads? Public transit is one option, there are others but I confess to not being an expert in this area. - Just want to keep your town's culture the same? Legitimate desire, but consider how achievable it is—if young families can't afford to live in your area, it will just die out eventually.