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Planning library
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Read the 2040 Growth Concept, the Regional Framework Plan and the Urban Growth Management Functional Plan and follow links to other long-range plans that guide Metro's work and help shape the future of the region.
Metro is a regional roundtable where leaders, experts and the people of the region come together to shape our future. Thousands contributed to the development of the plans below, which set policies for the region and guide the work of Metro and its partners.
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Plans for the future of the region
2040 Growth Concept
This region is admired across the nation for its innovative approach to planning for the future. Our enviable quality of life can be attributed in no small measure to our stubborn belief in the importance of thinking ahead.
Regional Framework Plan
Learn about the regional framework plan that unites all of Metro's adopted land-use planning policies and requirements.
Urban Growth Management Functional Plan
The functional plan provides tools that help meet goals in the 2040 Growth Concept, Metro's long-range growth management plan.
2004 Regional Transportation Plan
Learn about the 2004 Regional Transportation Plan. Request a printed copy or download PDFs of individual chapters, technical appendices and fact sheets.
Making the Greatest Place
The Metro Council is working with local leaders and people throughout the region to create sustainable and prosperous communities for present and future generations. Learn about key decisions that will be made in 2009 and 2010.
Regional Solid Waste Management Plan
The Regional Solid Waste Management Plan is a long-range plan that provides a framework for coordinating solid waste and recycling programs in the region.