Smart Growth Needed in Murfreesboro?

I haven't lived in Murfreesboro long, but some questions come to mind when looking at all the new development going on. Why did Krystal need a new restaurant? Why did Old Navy need a new building? Why are there two Shoney's within a stone's throw of each other? Most have already heard about the nationwide downsizing of Starbucks which will affect most cities including Murfreesboro. Such unwise business practices in collusion with city planners are not in the best interest of Murfreesboro. In this economic recession, we are sure to see more and more vacancies and businesses going out of business. It doesn't make sense to give developers a blank check to develop open property when there are a growing number of vacant existing structures ready to be leased. One only has to look at my old community in Cordova(Memphis)to see where this type of "boom and bust" development leads--straight to an overabundance of commercial and residential property, lower property values, rising crime, and the desire of many to "move down the road". Don't get me wrong--I love Murfreesboro, but I see some Cordova-ish development practices that are going to ruin the city if they aren't restrained.