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0053 <br /> Population Growth <br /> ..........._._..._.........._.......__..........................................._ <br /> Po P...................................................._.__._...._................_...................................._..._............._...._.......:....................._....._.........._...._................. <br /> ulation Growth Under Four Growth Scenarios <br /> 400000 <br /> 300000 <br /> -r--Hlalonc <br /> 200000 tMaxlmum <br /> Moderate <br /> ' -p Reatdeted <br /> 100000 <br /> O <br /> 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 <br /> 1t Under the current plan and zoning regulations, the <br /> county's population could reach nearly 300,000 in <br /> forty years. <br /> Goal is to moderate the trend towards maximum <br /> density in order to preserve historical density through <br /> comprehensive plan land use amendments. <br /> Conclusions <br /> Growth management scenarios can provide <br /> ► for preservation of Orange County's lifestyle. <br /> .( The maximum allowable density could almost <br /> quadruple the county population in sixty <br /> years. <br /> Spatial considerations for growth need to be <br /> implemented. <br /> ✓ Comprehensive plan is a growth pattern <br /> guide, not a forced lifestyle change. <br /> 25 <br />