Regional Council Retreat 2001

Contents Regional Council Regional Stewardship View of the Valley in 2040 Demographics Total Population, Maricopa County: 1940-2040 Race and Ethnicity Age Groups Aging of Population Social Security New Schools Needed Income Disparity Demographic Impacts Growth and Development Composite Planning Regional "Plan" – Composite of Local General Plans Buildout Population of Member Agency General Plans - 13 Million 100 Years to Buildout Overabundance of Entitled Land No Constraints on Continued Expansion Two Kinds of Impacts Impacts of Fringe Development Job/Housing Balance - 2000 Job/Housing Balance - 2040 Impacts of Sheer Size Open Space - Survey of Registered Voters Urban Land Area Doubles at Cost of Open Space Open Space Loss Regional Open Space Loss Quality of Life Impacts Growth: 2000 - 2040 What Opportunities are Lost ? Problems Created? Regional Problem-Solving Will Become More Difficult

Transportation Highway Network Level of Service Travel Times and Speeds Facility Speeds Transit Outlook Transit Share of Travel Aviation Outlook Aviation Activity Funding Outlook for Long Range Plan Regional Transportation Plan Contribution of Gas Tax Technology Outlook Transportation Challenge Review of Action Steps Taken in Other Regions Action Steps Taken in Other Regions Regional Development Principles Denver Mile High Compact Comprehensive Master Plan Metro Vision 2020 Urban Growth Areas or Urban Growth Boundaries Coordination with Other Plans Intergovernmental Agreements Regional Adequate Public Facilities Concept Report from the Management Committee Retreat Regional Review of Plans and Major Developments Concept Criteria Broadening Public and Private Sector Participation Regional Collaboration Options Regional Revenue Generation and Sharing End