By this point, stakeholders have developed a clear and comprehensive understanding of the value and methods of improving resource efficiency within their community. They are now ready to make informed trade-off decisions. Assemble the best parts of the alternatives into a new, hybrid alternative. Quantify the social, economic and environmental outcomes expected if this Community Preferred Alternative were to be implemented. Make adjustments to better attain the community's vision.
Solid information reduces uncertainty and can attract investors to build the plan.
The database can be used to estimate the net change expected and improve our Smart Growth knowledge. The data also can be used to measure the net effect of any proposed changes to an adopted Smart Growth plan, protecting the community consensus from unstudied amendments. Citizens are empowered to make amendments as needed to ensure that Smart Growth goals are realistic and are being met. The software can be downloaded at Adobe Systems Incorporated's Internet site . It has also been very helpful in furthering the implementation of these components of the Regional Growth Management Strategy.