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MetroFuture brings a regional perspective to land use and development, and establishes a framework for the distribution of growth and preservation activities.  The plan establishes overarching objectives for land preservation based on available data, but further analysis is necessary to effectively prioritize preservation efforts and establish supportive development controls.  The framework of MetroFuture can be applied to statewide or regional land conservation planning; its emphasis on regionalism can also be applied to “local” open space planning efforts. 

1)    Develop statewide plans for land conservation 

2)    Bring strategic and regional perspectives to local open space planning

3)    Establish stronger “No Net Loss” policies for natural land resources

4)    Exclude valuable natural resource lands from areas identified as priority development areas or focus areas for growth