In order to create a plan for the future, among the first steps
is the development of growth projections for employment,
population, and households at the regional, county, city, town
and neighborhood levels. These projections take into account
economic and demographic trends, as well as feedback reflecting
on-the-ground conditions from SCAG’s jurisdictions. Similar to
what’s happening at a national level, the population growth rate
has slowed and an increasing share of Baby Boomers are retiring.
At the same time, California is in the midst of a long-term
structural housing shortage and affordability crisis. As our
communities continue to expand, vital habitat lands face severe
development pressure. See the
February 2022 Joint Policy Committee Staff Reports for more
details on the Preliminary Regional and County Growth
Projections.
As this region continues to grow in age and population, in an
environment already experiencing significant challenges, it is
crucial that land use and transportation strategies are
integrated to achieve regional goals. Connect SoCal 2024 will
identify a number of land use and transportation strategies that
can provide residents more choices in how they can reach their
destinations reliably and reduce congestion on roadways in our
region through 2050 and beyond.
