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I've read and seen how Alb. is land-locked by mountains, reservations, and other barriers to growth. Does your city have anywhere to grow once Rio Rancho is built out? I always enjoy my drive through the small city, none the less.
There is tons of area to grow. The south stops at Isleta reservation, but there is a bunch of undeveloped area still. To the west there is probably 8 - 10 miles from the furthest west of the city to the Canoncito and much further in most areas. To the North east ABQ is up against Sandia, but it is really sparse, there is a huge amount of infill that could occur and to the North west is Rio Rancho. If you are going to count Rio Rancho as Albuquerque growth, then it can grow to the North West for a long long time.
We will run out of water before we run out of land to grow.
If your count the East Mountain area, there's plenty of land. Client of mine just bought 30 acres on the east side of the mountains, right after you go thru the pass and take the first exit.
I've read and seen how Alb. is land-locked by mountains, reservations, and other barriers to growth. Does your city have anywhere to grow once Rio Rancho is built out? I always enjoy my drive through the small city, none the less.
If you're talking about mindless sprawl like Phoenix, then NO. However Albuquerque can about triple it's size with the area it can grow.
We will run out of water before we run out of land to grow.
Even though there are political barriers to Albuquerque's growth, there is still, as mentioned, plenty of undeveloped land contiguous to Albuquerque's existing development. Combine that with the fact that existing development is generally low density and could be redeveloped at higher densities and I would say Albuquerque's footprint could easily contain multiple millions of people.
As ralthor points out, however, where would the water come from?
Thanks for the replies, locals. I like Alb.'s climate better than Phoenix or Denver. Too bad I don't have any family or friends there. So, just asked out of curiosity. I read somewhere the Rio Grande will vastly help out your water supplies for the future.
Even though there are political barriers to Albuquerque's growth, there is still, as mentioned, plenty of undeveloped land contiguous to Albuquerque's existing development. Combine that with the fact that existing development is generally low density and could be redeveloped at higher densities and I would say Albuquerque's footprint could easily contain multiple millions of people.
As ralthor points out, however, where would the water come from?
Well with higher density you're replacing thirsty landscaping/agricultural land with not as thirsty people. Combine that with better conservation measures and water re-use. and you can handle a lot more people.
Would hate to see the haphazard mindless growth that exists in far too many American cities. Albuquerque has a feel that is a bit different maybe because it still honors its heritage.You can find "anywhere USA" all over this country and it makes me sad, one place looks just like another.
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