Measure 20-373 does not directly impact local development in Lane County. All these municipalities maintain robust and strict building codes and regulations that guide the construction process independently of county-level watershed protections. 

Low-income housing we desperately need would be more resilient as environmental conditions improve. 

A balance needs to be struck between desire for safe and durable development against the need for affordable, rapidly produced housing. 

Collaboration can occur between developers and Measure 20-373 by finding creative solutions to mitigate environmental impact, such as green infrastructure (green roofs and permeable pavements to manage water and reduce heat), urban greening (increased parks and tree cover), and transit-oriented development to minimize vehicle use.  

People have been discussing “sustained development” for decades, little has been done to change the structure of law to achieve that goal. Laws recognizing the Rights of Nature finally codify the concept of sustainable development. They disallow activities that would interfere with the functioning of natural systems that support human and natural life.