The development should be harmonious with the areas
around it, functional and aesthetically pleasing. The components of
the site should complement each other. The design should provide the
residents of the development with both privacy and individuality.
The impact of apartments on the local tax base has been a subject
of controversy for several years. Studies prepared by Nassau County
and the Town of Clay in New York show that apartments generally pay
their share of the cost of education. Studies for other areas, such
as the State of New Jersey; Hartford, Connecticut; Montgomery County,
Pennsylvania; and Fairfax County, Virginia, have had similar results.