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Regional Vision, Values, and Goals
Introduction to the regional development guide
A more diverse region
A sustained and increased wealth gap
A growing need for affordable housing everywhere
Aging housing infrastructure
An older population
Accessible housing
Housing stability as a foundation
Homes, not housing
Repairing historic and ongoing harm
More extreme weather events & climate
Roles, responsibilities, and implementation
Housing Appendix A - Glossary of Housing Terms
Housing Appendix B - Future Affordable Housing Need by local jurisdiction
Housing Appendix C - Methodology of Calculating Future Affordable Housing Need
Housing Appendix D - Housing Policy Plan Technical Advisory Group (TAG) engagement summary
Transportation Overview
Regional Transportation Finance
Highway Investment Plan
Roadway Functional Classification
Preliminary Interchange Approval Process
Congestion Management Process
Transit Investment Plan
Regional Transit Design and Performance Guidelines
Bicycle Investment Plan
Pedestrian Investment Plan
Travel Demand Management Investment Plan
Freight Investment Plan
Aviation System Plan - Under Development
The Transportation Policy Plan includes an Aviation System Plan, which is under development currently.
Evaluation and Performance
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Long-Range Highway and Transit Capital Project Lists
Environmental Justice Analysis
Wastewater System Plan
Water Supply Plan
Regional Development Guide Connection to Water
Water services and societal benefits
Regional water context
Key water sustainability challenges
Roles, principles, and plan objectives
Water Policy Plan Amendment Process
Water Plan - Definitions
Appendix A – Comprehensive plan submittal requirements
Appendix B – Long-Term Service Area Map
Appendix C - Environmental Services Customer Level of Service
Appendix D - Wastewater Reuse Task Force
Appendix E – Sewered Community Forecasts and Flow Projections
Appendix F – Wastewater Flow Variation Factors
Appendix G – Community and regional water demand projections
Appendix H – Priority Water List
Regional Parks and Trails Classifications
Classification: regional parks
Defines attributes of a regional park
Classification: regional trails
Defines attributes of regional trails
Classification: park reserves
Defines attributes of park reserves
Classification: special features
Defines attributes of special features
Subclassifications: bridging facilities
Subclassification: cultural landscape
What is the Regional Parks and Trails System?
Regional Parks and Trails System management structure
Role of the Regional Parks and Trails Policy Plan
Regional Parks and Trails Funding
The State of the Regional Parks and Trails System
Regional Parks and Trails System Plan
2025 – 2028 Work Plan
Appendix 1: Key Minnesota legislation for the Regional Parks and Trails System
Guiding growth and development in the region
Density requirements
Density requirements identify the minimum number of units per acre that must be developed to align with necessary regional infrastructure.
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Community Designations: Urban
Community Designations: Urban Edge
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Community Designations: Suburban Edge
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Considering the implications of different scenarios in policy development
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Equity Framework
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