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Growth and development are two major themes you here beat and time again in environmental planning. And rightly so, for if d i wrong, they can drastically hinder a society. With that said, Costa Rica is a perfect case study for planning done right. This memorandum will briefly discuss how Costa Rica made a large leap forward - Using historic population statistics, and crude birth and expiration rates (Demographic Transition Model), I will tell a story of growth and development done right.Population Growth and DistributionToday, Costa Rica is one of the most stable, prosperous, and least corrupt Latin American countries. As of 2013, Costa Rica has a population of 2,357, 516 40% of which, live in the Nations not bad(p) San Jose the rest is thinly spread across the country. Originally San Jos was only a small agricultural village with highly fertile soil. However, a few old age after winning their freedom from Spain in 1821, the good people of San Jos and Alajuela combined forces a nd defeated the pro-Mexican Democrats of Heredia and Cartago. Upon which cemented San Jos as the capital of the blooming nation (Anywhere Costa Rica). The population soft rose until after the Second World War- when the citys numbers increased significantly. Today, over 309 thousand people live in the city with some other estimated million in the surrounding suburbs (Anywhere Costa Rica).DevelopmentSince 1984, Costa Rica has seen a decrease in population (growth rate dropping from 2.8 to 1.2 by 2015) and infant mortality rate rates (dropped by half in just 29 years), as well as, an increase in life expectancy. What changed in that short amount of time (United States Census Bureau)? Well, the short answer is the country transitioned from an early industrial soc... ... one percent (Costa Rica). At 9% in 2013, they havent reached their goal, however, theyve managed to cut hold up 5% in just 20 years.Costa Rica was blessed early on, due to a global interest in coffee beans, with p rosperity and riches however, it wasnt until they created a game plan, one with the people in mind that they truly began to progress, fiscally and socially speaking. Granted, Costa Rica isnt considered a top story country, but they are by no means at the bottom. With that said, Costa Ricas young population wont remain young forever and a day Much like the baby boomers of the U.S, Costa Rica will have to adjust heavily for the needs of their future elderly. Although, Costa Rica is relatively small, it has a rich story spanning back several millennia and has positioned itself as one of the most stable, prosperous, and least corrupt Latin American countries.