Land Use

Question 1

What is Growth Management?

Answer 1

A system of studies, policies, programs and regulations that guide the type, intensity, location, and timing of growth consistent with a Comprehensive Plan.

The goal of growth management can be to encourage or incentivize growth in some areas while discouraging it in others.

Growth management is not just about regulation - strategic capital investment for public infrastructure is part of a Growth Management Plan.

Question 2

How can Growth Management help?

Answer 2

Smarter, more efficient growth: avoid leapfrog, avoid major cost, optimize existing infrastructure

Allocation of scarce resources like land and water supply and air quality

Protection of designated historic and cultural resources