The New Visions 2030 Plan responds to regional voices who have described the desirability of planning for a quality region: a region that develops and sustains healthy urban, suburban, and rural communities that function interdependently and readily adapt to change; a region that creates economic, educational, social, cultural and recreational opportunities and provides safe neighborhood environments and housing choices for all; a region that protects sensitive environmental resources and fosters community identity and "a sense of place" in all parts of the region. The relationship between land use planning and transportation is central to the Plan, which calls for urban investment, concentrated development patterns, and smart economic growth.
The New Visions 2030 Plan responds to regional voices who have described the desirability of planning for a quality region: a region that develops and sustains healthy urban, suburban, and rural communities that function interdependently and readily adapt to change; a region that creates economic, educational, social, cultural and recreational opportunities and provides safe neighborhood environments and housing choices for all; a region that protects sensitive environmental resources and fosters community identity and "a sense of place" in all parts of the region. The relationship between land use planning and transportation is central to the Plan, which calls for urban investment, concentrated development patterns, and smart economic growth.
