Scenario 3

Scenario 3 assumed away all political or other limitations on the use of existing planning tools in
order to study area growth under a high degree of regulatory intervention. Whereas Scenarios 1
and 2 projected unaltered growth and growth resulting from mild, willful participation in
regional growth initiatives, respectively, Scenario 3 employed an aggressive system of six
directives that mandate Smart Growth on a regional level. The Smart Growth directives
primarily redirect growth toward established communities with existing infrastructure, increase
protection of undeveloped greenspace, and enhance connectivity and social interaction among
and within communities.