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DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

(Please use 4th Street Elevators)

Directions are available on our website: http://www.dvrpc.org

1. Welcome and Introductions - Barry Seymour, DVRPC Assistant Executive Director

2. Growth Management in New Jersey – Issues and Opportunities - Susan Bass Levin, Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

In his January 14, 2003 State of the State address, Governor McGreevey spoke at length on the need to manage development and promote "Smart Growth" in New Jersey. On January 16th, the administration unveiled the "Big Map" which, when finalized, will serve as the basis for resource investment, planning and new regulations for development in New Jersey. Commissioner Levin will present the concepts behind this draft map, the process to review and revise it, and its eventual use by state agencies. Municipal, non-profit and developer representatives are invited to discuss this new initiative.

3. Status Reports on Current and Pending DVRPC Projects and Studies:

• Ratables Chase: Property Tax and Land Use Impacts Study – Mary Bell
• Regional Transit-Oriented Development Inventory – Karin Morris
• Assessment of Live/Work Developments – Mary Ng
• Regional Sewer and Water Inventory – Patty Elkis
• First Generation Suburbs Focus Groups – Mary Bell
• Philadelphia Neighborhood Plans Request For Proposals – Richard Bickel
• Transportation and Community Development Initiative - Barry Seymour
• Fiscal Year 2004 Work Program and Land Use projects - Barry Seymour

4. Agency Updates, Agenda Ideas for Next Meeting and Possible Dates - Barry Seymour