Fearing Indian attack, he discouraged development of the territory's vast interior.

Steep slopes along much of the river's course have largely discouraged widespread development.

But the current restrictions, he said, "go too far in discouraging rational development and investment."

This tended to discourage further development of industry and enterprise.

This requirement is likely to discourage badly needed development, he said.

The critics of the business community's efforts also argue that the current rules have not actually discouraged development.

But crude technology and limited range discouraged further development.

Another problem is that more communities are increasing minimum lot sizes, specifically to discourage development.

A hot dry spring during leaf expansion would discourage development of the lesions.

It's discouraged heavy development and spread out the houses.