Weld I-25 growth plan generates controversy

A number of factors have combined to drive creation of a new comprehensive plan for southwest Weld County along Interstate 25, but controversy over the plan lingers.Counties have traditionally tried to keep growth, both residential and commercial, crammed into cities. County lands are usually reserved for low-density agricultural use or for open space and wetlands.
Growth is directed to cities, because counties are not prepared to manage high-density areas or to be the governing body for a metropolitan area.
Typically, counties are not able to provide infrastructure such as water, sewer, schools and other amenities necessary to run an…