How were the concerns and priorities of the public and local governments reflected in this process?
Each step of the Project has involved both the public and local governments. A Steering Committee made up of representatives of the regional agencies (all of whom are locally elected officials), and representatives of the Bay Area Alliance have overseen the development and implementation of the Project. The workshops were public and were attended by private citizens representing a variety of interests, as well as city, county and regional agency staff members and local elected officials. A narrative Smart Growth Vision has been approved by the Smart Growth Steering Committee, and is described in the Project’s Final Report. Projections 2003, the policy-based growth forecasts that reflect the Vision, underwent a review and comment process, during which jurisdictions suggested changes to the final numbers. Any incentives and changes in regulatory decision-making will be enacted by elected officials at the local and state level.
