Growth ProjectionsLand is being developed in the region at nearly twice the rate of our population growth.Demographic ShiftBy 2040 our population older than age 65 will increase 5% from 2005, while potential wage earners under 65 will decrease 3.8%.Cost of LivingNearly 75% of households in our region spend more than 25% of their income on transportation costs.Climate ChangeBy 2050 our region is expected to have 3 to 4 times as many days with temperatures over 90 degrees, while by 2030 electricity costs are expected to be 50% higher.
