In the past few years Lawrence residents have tried to balance urban growth and preservation of the environment.

The plan tries to balance growth and preservation; this, perhaps more than anything else, marks it as a product of its time.

Residents are anything but united on how to balance development and preservation.

But, he said, the agencies should work together to balance public safety, historic preservation and arboreal splendor.

The National Park Service also balances preservation with the needs of the Monument's staff.

So another issue facing Mr. Foley will be how to balance environmental preservation and economic growth in the town.

Striking a Balance As for the Downey dispute, the officials say they have to balance preservation with economics.

Many seek to balance environmental conservation, historic preservation, small town suburban living, and new development in a manner that makes it a very desirable place to live.

Many conservationists have also decided that farms are better than pavement, and say they are willing to balance preservation with profitable land use.

To do so, officials say, they have to balance access and preservation.