Debate: Should tourist cities pay attention to economic development or environmental protection?

The topic of this debate involves two aspects of urban development: economic development and environmental protection. The following are some discussions on the viewpoints and reasons of these two disputes.

Support to focus on economic development:

1. Economic development can bring more financial revenue to cities, which can be used to improve infrastructure and public services, thus further improving the quality of life of residents.

2. Economic development can promote the increase of employment opportunities, provide more employment opportunities for urban residents and reduce the unemployment rate.

3. Economic development can enhance the competitiveness of the city, attract more investment and talents, and promote the long-term development of the city.

Support concern for environmental protection:

1. Environmental protection is a necessary condition for sustainable development. If the environment is destroyed, economic development will be seriously affected.

2. Environmental protection can improve the quality of life of urban residents, such as improving air quality and reducing noise, so that residents can enjoy a better living environment.

Environmental protection can enhance the image of the city, make it more beautiful and attract more tourists, thus promoting economic development.

Generally speaking, economic development and environmental protection are not mutually exclusive, but can promote each other. In the debate, we should avoid going to extremes, and we can't just focus on one aspect and ignore the other. A good urban development plan should pay attention to environmental protection while developing economy and realize the coordinated development of economy and environment.