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going dialogue with communities to consider any changes in growth trends or community expectations about growth that may have an impact on regional systems. Forecast of population, households and employment: Revised Development Framework 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 Population 12,408 18,510 30,000 43,000 44,000 Households 3,620 5,906 10,300 15,500 16,500 Employment 1,941 3,587 6,700 9,100 11,300 The Council forecasts growth at appropriate densities for communities in order to protect the efficiency of wastewater, transportation and other regional system investments, and to help ensure the metropolitan area can accommodate its projected growth by the year 2030. Growth management. The Regional Development Framework sets an overall minimum residential density standard of 3 to 5 units per acre in developed and developing areas where urban service is located or planned. The average minimum standard of 3 units per acre is important to the efficient use of regional systems, including wastewater system investments. Communities that significantly oV,er-utilize or under-utilize regional systems can cause inefficiencies in the use of regional resources. Additionally, achieving housing at these density levels may help communities meet their obligations under the Metropolitan Land Planning Act to plan to and address their housing needs. . Geographic planning area. The city of Ramsey is designated as a "developing community" geographic planning area in the 2030 Regional Development Framework. Geographic planning areas are shown on the 2030 Planning Area map. The planning area sets overall densities that the planned development patterns in your community can be expected to achieve. (If there are discrepancies between the 2030 Framework Planning Area map, and the metropolitan systems plans because of adjustments that occurred subsequent to the adoption ofthe 2030 Regional Development Framework document, communities should follow the specific guidance contained in this system statement.) As Ramsey plans for current and future residents, it should focus on protecting natural resources, ensuring sufficient public infrastructure, and developing transition strategies to increase density and encourage infill development. Developing communities are also encouraged to preserve areas for post-2030 growth, where appropriate. Specific strategies for developing communities are found on page 28 of the 2030 Regional Development Framework. 2