Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Project Began with a Community-Based Planning Process
The Dialogue Continued with a Discussion of the Probable Future
The Dialogue Led to an "Ideal" Scenario
The 2020 Vision Came Into Focus
Four Strategies for Conserving, Preserving, and Protecting the Environment
Ten Strategies for Economic Development
Two Strategies on Sustainable Design
Using the Checklist for Municipal Officials
Understanding the Level of Local Effort and a Comprehensive Approach
Checklist for Municipal Officials
Creating a Municipal Action Plan
Action Plan for County and Regional Government and Non-GovernmentOrganizations
Presenting the Top 10 Recommendations for the Regional Effort
Indicators of Working Together
Indicators of Economic Diversity
Indicators of an Efficient Transportation System
Indicators of a Healthy Environment
Staying Focused
The Strategies Handbook – A Guide to Reach the Sustainable Future
Strategy 1: Growth Area and Resource Area Delineation
Strategy 2: Future Land Use Scenario
Strategy 3: Interchange Area Planning Process
Strategy 4: Multi-Municipal Planning and Zoning
Strategy 5: Agricultural Preservation Models
Strategy 6: Functional Roadway (Transportation) ClassificationSystem
Strategy 7: Highway Corridor Access Management
Strategy 8: Context Sensitive Roadway Design in Highway Projects
Strategy 9: Traffic Calming Measures
Strategy 10: Public Transit Enhancement
Strategy 11: Transportation Development Authority
Strategy 12: Legislative Initiative
Strategy 13: Open Lands Prioritization and Management
Strategy 14: Sustainable Water Supply Protection Program
Strategy 15: Environmental Management Systems
Strategy 16: Air Quality Monitoring Program
Strategy 17: Target Industry Analysis
Strategy 18: Business Assistance for Expansion and Job Creation
Strategy 19: Workforce Development Programs
Strategy 20: Entrepreneurial Development
Strategy 22: Tourism Promotion
Strategy 23: Infrastructure Investments to Designated Growth Areas
Strategy 24: Reuse and Redevelopment Program
Strategy 25: Main Street Program Assistance to Local Jurisdictions
Strategy 26: Agriculture and Agricultural Diversification Promotion
Strategy 1: Growth Area and Resource Area Delineation Appendix
Strategy 3: Interchange Area Planning Process Strategy Appendix
What Is Development Suitability Analysis