§5–7A–01.

    The State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy consists of the following planning principles for advancing sustainable growth in the State:

        (1)    land: optimize productivity of working landscapes, including farms and forests, and fisheries, and prioritize development within population centers that are in proximity to existing infrastructure and facilities;

        (2)    transportation: prioritize transportation networks that create energy efficient, affordable, and reliable access to jobs, housing, and services;

        (3)    housing: enable a mix of quality housing types and affordability options to accommodate all who want to live in the State;

        (4)    economy: allow for adaptive reuse, mixed–use, and context appropriate new development that responds to changing markets and innovations;

        (5)    equity: engage all sectors of the community in plan development to ensure diverse voices are heard and the needs of underserved populations are prioritized;

        (6)    resilience: integrate resiliency measures that will minimize the impacts of rapid and unexpected natural– and human–caused threats on communities;

        (7)    place: provide for public spaces that encourage social interaction and value cultural, historical, and natural resources; and

        (8)    ecology: protect and restore sensitive ecological systems and conserve natural resources, including forests, agricultural areas, and waterways.