The+Third+Frontier

The first frontier is described as the open frontier, a utilitarian one. Lewis and Clark's explorations closed that frontier. Teddy Roosevelt romanticized the discoveries and explorations of the second frontier. The third frontier, the one in which today's children are growing up, is described by Sobel as one of electronic detachment. On page 19, Sobel points to five trends of the Third Frontier. Which of those are of greatest personal concern to you?

You meant "Louv," right? While all of the five trends prompt concern, the fifth element re: the evolving nature of suburbia is one to which my attention is drawn in some way or other almost daily. The presentations of the Hartley duo and Lee French the other day reinforced how continuous are the choices we - individuals, institutions, and city planners - are making as to where and how for our growing population to live without totally consuming and altering the terrain that has long nurtured us. I am grateful for people like Kathy Pounds who are somehow able to keep their eyes and ears on the issues stemming from our community's growing pains WHILE... still excelling in their professional work. I pray that some of our best minds will continue to go into this feel of community planning. Deanna