Your June 1 news article on opposition to suburban town houses does not give enough attention to the greatest potential advantage of clustered developments in preventing suburban sprawl -- the preservation of open space.
Requiring developers to set aside portions of their land for preservation or recreational use is a legal alternative to spending tax dollars on outright purchases of undeveloped areas. By building a fixed number of new town house units, these developments can provide sensible and affordable housing while preserving the maximum amount of open space.