Additionally, in the past, components of the regional plans were developed in a fairly traditional public policy process within SCAG and its family of local government constituencies. The 1994 chapter on The Economy was developed using a completely different approach with early and broad involvement of business and community groups. As a result, The Economy chapter was an accumulation of these efforts together with those of SCAG.

Since the adoption of The Economy chapter, the SCAG regional economy has undergone a significant transformation and rebound. Current employment levels have surpassed the pre-recession mark; unemployment levels have dropped precipitously; income and spending levels are up and real estate prices are surging. In addition to the changes in the economic landscape, the region's regulatory and organizational infrastructure environment has undergone changes as well. To capture these evolving developments, The Economy chapter has been revised to reflect the current status of the region.

This is the economy chapter of SCAG's 2000 Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide.  From this page, you can download (PDF format) the entire chapter or specific part of the chapter that interests you.