The distribution of growth in the region would largely follow existing patterns of population and job distribution. Population growth rates (2000 – 2030) would be more comparable by Community Type, ranging from 10% to 14%. Areas in or near existing commercial and industrial centers would capture nearly 70% of job growth.

 If Current Trends continue, a disproportionate share of population and employment growth would occur in suburban areas, especially in the Developing Suburbs. Their share of new growth would be nearly twice as large as their share of existing residents and jobs. All together, Developing Suburbs would grow at a rate of 19%, more than three times as fast as the Inner Core (6%).

 Objectives:

• The Inner Core will capture 35% of the region’s population growth and 41% of the region’s employment growth.
• Regional Urban Centers will capture 26% of the region’s population growth and 14% of the region’s employment growth.
• Maturing Suburbs will capture 24% of the region’s population growth and 29% of the region’s employment growth.
• Developing Suburbs will capture 16% of the region’s population growth and 16% of the region’s employment growth.