Another concern was the growing impact of the use of the private auto on air, land, water and energy. Economic factors including the very subtle increase in per capita use and consumption of basic resources can also be documented. In the next section of this interim report you will find an outline of some issues and some general and specific goals that relate to these basic environmental resources. This listing is only a beginning and will need further reflection and discussion. It is understood that one of the next steps in our discussion will be to address solutions and to recommend possible policies.
Vision assumes a longer time frame than what can be assumed from existing short-term projections.
This exercise in thinking about longer time frames performs an extremely important pedagogical function in helping to confront tough and complex issues that are essential for the future of Orange County. Pr eserve large contiguous tracts of hardwood forests managed in part for deep forest species as outlined in the 1997 report A Landscape with Wildlife for Orange County. Promote reduction, recycling, and reuse of solid waste. Guide development in a way to prevent sprawl and preserve natural resources and open space. Promote denser, mixed-use development within existing urban service districts.