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ConnectionsWork is underway on the year 2035 update to the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s (DVRPC) long-range plan for the greater Philadelphia region, entitled Connections – The Regional Plan for a Sustainable Future. The public outreach component of the update began with an on-line survey to gather opinions on regional issues. Input from this survey will be used to revaluate and refine the future vision and goals for the key planning areas of transportation, land use, economic development, and the environment, which will form the framework of the plan. To see survey results, click here. A scenario planning exercise will be conducted as part of the update. This exercise will compare transportation, land-use, economic and environmental impacts of two disparate land use typologies. These scenarios are based on an acceleration of sprawl, and a recentralization of population in the region’s core. Following this exercise, a series of focus groups will be conducted to consider the scenarios and further enhance goals and objectives for each of the key planning issues. DVRPC will also convene public workshops in each of the nine counties in the DVRPC region to help refine the core planning principles and policies for the plan. These workshops will assist in identifying strategies to achieve the vision and goals and provide initial feedback on transportation investments. Connections will focus on strengthening the linkages between land use, the environment, economic development and the transportation system. Recent long-range planning policies have emphasized sustainable growth, redeveloping existing regional centers, and funding transportation projects which support the plan’s goals. Additionally, Connections will address new focus areas such as climate change and energy needs. Regular updates about the Connections Plan will appear on this website and in issues of DVRPC News throughout the duration of its development. DVRPC encourages and appreciates your ongoing involvement and input to developing the new long-range plan and in shaping the future of the Delaware Valley. Para ver la información
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