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The RCP is a problem-solving guidance document thatEXECUTIVE SUMMARYRCP CHAPTERSThe RCP features nine chaptersthat focus on specific areas ofplanning or resource management: Land Use and Housing Open Space and Habitat Water Energy Air Quality Solid Waste Transportation Security and EmergencyPreparedness Economyto begin talking about what the challenges are, define success,and implement solutions.The RCP is being developed to: Respond to the SCAG Regional Council’s direction todevelop a comprehensive plan that addresses the region’seconomic, social and environmental future and emphasizesthe interdependence of nine resource areas (seesidebar). Inform local, subregional, and county economic and resourceplans that are often limited by geography or scope.For example, a county-wide resource plan for open spacemay fail to recognize the habitat value of linking to adjacentcounty open space plans. Help meet federal transportation planning requirementsthat call for more integrated resource planning, particularlymore integration of environmental concerns intotransportation plans through expanded consultation. Offer recommendations to local governments from a regional,comprehensive perspective for consideration intothe development of local General Plans. Offer a comprehensive, integrated policy plan that helpsposition Southern California to get its fair share of revenuefrom federal and state funding programs, such asthe traffic, housing, water, and park infrastructure bondsapproved in 2006. Help stakeholders make the most of their limited resourcesby highlighting priority policies for future implementationthat maximize benefits both locally andregionally.Ultimately, the RCP sets the stage for regional dialogue andbegins a process to measure our performance. Success dependson the region’s ability to agree on our challenges, evaluate policyoptions, and seek consensus. As the council of governmentsfor Southern California, SCAG is uniquely positioned towork with its subregions and local governments membershipto take a leadership role in sustainability planning to meet ourneeds of today without undermining our ability to do so inthe future. As the region’s metropolitan planning organization,SCAG can advance integrated planning by working withCTCs and other partners to establish funding priorities thatachieve regional benefits though this RCP does not create anyspecific proposal to affect the distribution of funds.Provide a regional response and strategy for meeting climatechange mandates that call for reductions in greenhousegases.ASSESSING OUR CHALLENGESSouthern California is witnessing historic change at the global,national, and regional level. As our world continues to change3
esponds to our region’s challenges.FINAL2008 REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLANin sometimes dramatic ways, Southern California is increasinglyfaced with tougher policy choices that will shape ourregion for generations to come: As we add over six million more residents to our regionby 2035, our ability to coordinate growth and infrastructurewill determine how we consume our finite resources,whether it’s open space, water, or even roadwaycapacity. Furthermore, policy initiatives like the SouthwestAlliance can be used to coordinate growth and infrastructureplanning with our partners in Kern County,San Diego County, and even Mexico. Making a real dent in traffic congestion is getting tougherand more expensive. Our region must explore newinitiatives that can reverse decades of worsening mobilityand make tomorrow’s commute better than today. Ifwe don’t develop new initiatives to address how peopleand freight move, average freeway speeds will slow to28 mph while the economic, environmental, and publichealth costs of congestion will continue to rise. After decades of steady progress, our air quality improvementshave leveled off as growth has begun to offsetthe technological advancements that have served uswell until now. Today, we face an air quality crisis, withmore than 5,000 premature deaths from fine particulatematter. We must respond to more stringent air qualitystandards for PM 2.5(particulate matter smaller than 2.5microns in diameter) and even unregulated smaller pol-lutants called nanoparticles by reducing our reliance ondiesel and other petroleum-based, combustion engines.The future of our energy supply is becoming uncertain.We are increasingly dependent on imported petroleum,natural gas, and coal, which account for 85 percent ofour energy use. As we question the long term viability ofa petroleum-based energy future, we must explore noncombustion-basedenergy sources.Our water supplies are increasingly threatened by pollution,and growth is often limited by whether there’s adequatesupply. The quality of our surface and groundwatersupplies is equally important and must be protectedthrough better management practices.Our economy continues to become more service- andtechnology-oriented, with manufacturing outsourcedto other regions and other countries. Today, the freightmovement and logistics industries fuel much of our localeconomy. Over time, our region needs to find a balancethat promotes regional economic sustainability throughpromotion of local industries while recognizing its importantlink to the global economy.We have to rethink our current waste management approachesand realize that waste is the result of the inefficientuse of our limited, natural resources. Our regiongenerates over 80 million tons of trash each year.Burying the problem in landfills does not make it go4
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Concerns about global climate chang
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The region must become more energy
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Leadership is needed to address our
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ENERGYENERGY ACTION PLANPotential f
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ENERGYPotential for Direct/Indirect
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ENERGYFootnotes1California Environm
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million lost work days in the South
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the region’s greenhouse gas emiss
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Overflowing landfills are a symptom
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Reuse and recycling prevent polluti
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The attraction of conversion techno
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SOLID WASTELIFE CYCLEASSESSMENTSLif
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must be done to reduce congestion f
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When a disaster occurs, there is a
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We must increase per capita funding
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EDUCATIONCASE STUDY: ELIZABETHSTREE
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Benchmarks Task ForceHon. Ronald O.
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Water ChapterDan GrisetJustus Stewa
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