why is it so important to take into account local peoples perspectives when designing environemntal policy

Like many cities in the south, atlanta was poorly prepared to meet the emergency of the great depression.  which statement  bestdescribes how atlanta was poorly prepared?

Compared with the executive and legislative branches

Because of the housing bubble, many houses are now selling for much less than their selling price just two to three years ago. there is evidence that homeowners with virtually identical houses tend to ask for more if they paid more for the house. what fallacy are they making?