Land Use Planning Progress through Collaboration

Environmental Integrity

• living within ecological limits

• protecting natural resources

• responsible consumption patterns; re-use and recycling

• measurable carrying capacity indicators; water & air quality, species diversity, et al.

Quality of Life

• connection to place

• diversity

• cooperation

• health

• education

• efficient, affordable, accessible mass transportation systems that are sustainable, produce minimal pollution effects,and discourage sprawl

• effective electronic communication's systems

• linking jobs to housing and communities

• intra-/inter-generational equity

• pluralism and tolerance

• honoring culture

• compassion

Economic Security

• local, regional economic viability

• opportunities for employment

• economic justice/equity

• reduce the gap between rich and poor

• economic security

• appropriate technology and economics

• long-term view, not short-term gains - keeping several generations in mind

Democratic Participation

• power from within the community

• belief in the possibility of change

• democracy

• accountability

• responsibility

• personal dignity

• communication, education, information, and collaboration

• training in skills of democracy

• all stakeholders represented and involved

• grassroots organizations