Involvement of state policies and spending that direct development to areas of existing infrastructure and away from environmentally sensitive areas.

Protection, to the maximum extent possible, of  natural resources, wildlife habitats, farmland, and cultural, scenic and historic landscapes.

Inclusion of social equity criteria as cornerstones to statewide policy.

Support of revitalization and reinvestment in urban areas and older suburbs.

Promotion of regional planning and solutions to issues such as water supply, affordable housing and transportation.

Support of a range of convenient and affordable transportation choices.

Provision of an adequate supply of affordable housing in both urban and suburban communities. 

Respect for the connections between a healthy environment and protected open space to the region’s economic future.

Promotion of water resource protection and management that incorporates natural watershed boundaries, is comprehensive and integrated, and aims to "keep water local."

Assistance for municipalities in planning for growth, and providing education and technical assistance to local boards.

Encouragement of a clear, transparent, and regionally consistent development approval process.

Promotion of coordination and cooperation among all levels of government

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