Constrained Policies

OPEN SPACE AND HABITATPotential for Direct/Indirect BenefitsOtherBenefitsBest PracticesLegislationCoordinationConstrained PoliciesLand UseTransportationAir QualityWaterEnergyEconomySecuritySolid WastePublic HealthClimate Changex OSN-9 SCAG should support and work with communities and research entities on developing measures of the economic value of natural lands. x x xxxOSN-10 Integrate open space assumptions into the Regional Growth Forecast.SCAG should prepare growth forecasts for the region that are based on assumptions that accurately reflect allowed uses on 1) existing designatedopen space; 2) areas subject to regulations that preclude or limit uses; and 3) areas where some or all of the lands are proposed for preservationunder approved conservation programs.OSN-11 Seek funding for conservation of natural lands.SCAG should partner with local agencies and non-profit foundations in situations where a regional entity is necessary to secure funds.SCAG should seek support (financial, technical, etc) at the state and federal level for a prototype regional open space database program.Voluntary Local Government Best Practicesx x x xxxOSN-12 Local governments should track and Monitor Open Space Conservation by:Considering the most recent annual report on open space conservation in planning and evaluating projects and programs in areas with regionallysignificant open space resources.Ensuring consistency with the open space conservation policies and goals of the RCP.x x x x x x x x33