 is there a tod in your future  the epa wants us to live in a ldquo tod rdquo a transit oriented development where people can walk or bike from their compact homes to their jobs or the shopping center their concept of the future and how we should live envisions a compact mixeduse community not near a sensitive area like a lakeside riverside seaside forest or farm the ldquo tod rdquo will offer the advantages of membership in political organizations and community groups according to an epa report the epa advocates locating new development away from sensitive areas choosing previously developed sites near transit hubs it advocates the construction of compact mixedused communities that are convenient for bicyclists and pedestrians and the use of green building techniques such as natural lighting to conserve energy i am sure we will all be able to find a nice place in downtown lansing where we will feel safe and secure where there are cameras everywhere to watch our every move sure sounds like the real version of ldquo 1984 rdquo known as un agenda 21 for an article on what the epa has planned for our future click on the following story link  http wwwcnsnewscom news article epaofferssmartdevelopmentdecisionsnexthalfcentury 19  