| Composite Scenario Information
We are now moving into the next phase of our planning process, the
Draft Comprehensive Plan, where we begin to draft the 2025 Composite
Scenario. view composite scenario map (2.6 MB) >>
As part of the previous phase, a 2025
Trend Scenario and
four Alternative Development Scenarios were identified. These
scenarios were reviewed by planning team members, technical panels
and the public, comments were taken and a
specific methodology was used to blend the scenarios into the
2025 Composite Scenario, which will be the basis for the Future
Land Use Plan for the County's Comprehensive Plan. In addition to
the methodology, the following Guiding Principles
were a basis for the Composite Scenario as well:
- Direct development to existing urban areas
- Encourage mixed-use and concentrated development
- Target investments for maximum return
- Maximize the use of existing highways, transit and utilities
- Respond to the market
- Provide options and choices
- Promote equitable and diverse development
- Help all people benefit from equal access to opportunity
- Protect environmental resources
- Coordinate consistency with local municipalities
- Plan for Greenway connectivity throughout the County
- Optimize access to the rivers
- Enhance recreational and cultural resources
- Preserve quality existing places, our historic legacy & community
character
- County development policies shall guide public investment
The performance of the 2025 Composite Scenario was compared to the 2025 Trend Scenario using a computer program calledCommunityViz and a transportation modeling program. View the initial results >>.
The Equitable Development
Principles are:
Individuals, families, and communities can benefit from economic
growth with equal access to:
- Decent affordable housing
- Attractive neighborhoods
- Good paying jobs
- Public transit
- Amenities such as parks and trails
- High performing schools
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