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2040 CRP Summary / Stewardship and Governance
FACING REALITY / STEWARDSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
Land use decisions clearly remain the responsibility of local
government. Yet local plans, codes and regulations are essential tools
for accomplishing the regional vision outlined in the Comprehensive
Regional Plan.
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The CRP is intended to serve as advice and support for local plans and
a means to accomplish regionally beneficial planning decisions. NIRPC
will offer technical assistance for local entities, which will be dependent
on community needs and means. NIRPC, as the metropolitan planning
organization (MPO) and council of governments, is uniquely positioned to
guide regional decision-making toward realizing the vision set forth in the
CRP.
As appropriate, NIRPC will continue to take the lead on the following roles of
regional governance and stewardship:
• Planning, Reviewing and Coordination –
NIRPC can serve an important role in reviewing and/or supporting local
planning initiatives.
• Funding and Finance Support –
NIRPC allocates federal and state funding and can coordinate efforts to
provide shared services and cooperative programs.
• Advocacy and Environmental Justice –
NIRPC will partner with established urban stakeholder groups to address
an equitable distribution of funding and to promote effective policies.
• Education and Communication –
NIRPC can take the lead in facilitating and promoting policies to public
and private groups on a wide range of progressive planning efforts.