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share of the basis for the goals, objectives, and policies in this plan. In addition, several new or expanded elements were developed from working papers, partly to comply with LCDC Goals. The 1978 Technical Supplement, a product of the working papers and the various reports [ prepared during preparation of the first update of the Metro Plan diagram, is available under separate cover. It was written for use by those who wish more information on the technical aspects of the Metro Plan and its preparation. It can also be of assistance for in-depth analysis of metropolitan planning issues. The working papers and Technical Supplement have been amended through updates of individual elements in Chapter III. may be amended in conjunction with a Plan amenchnent (refer4o Chapter I¥). During a-major five year updates, working papers and the Technical Supplement are reviewed and updated as part of a comprehensive work program. Applicable working papers and the Technical Supplement are referenced by ordinance when subsequent Metro Plan amendments are adopted. As new information is obtained, draft working papers may be prepared in advance of proposed amendments to integrate the new information into the Metro Plan data base. A current list of working papers i_swi!! be maintained by the Lane Cotmcil of Go-ve~mems....~COG. 't?he Public Facilities Pla~ also serves as a background in['mqnation document supporting the Mctrol~olitcm Plan. The only portions or,he Public Facilities Plan v,,hich establish public policy are incorporated in Mctropolita~ Pla, policy and in-A~p~mdi:x-A~ General Assumptions and Findings and Assumptions Unlike findings associated with a single specific clement or section of'the P/a~z,/T_he following general findings and assumptions mid findings relate to the entire Metro Plan. They are .14~sted included in the Introduction because of their general application. General Assumptions 1. A population of 286,000293,700 is expected to reside within the metropolitan UGBmea by the year 2015_00. This is a 29___~ percent increase from the estimated 20001977 census population of 222,500184,300. Since this Metro Plan is designed to accommodate the expected population rather than remain static until 2015__00, it can be adjusted periodically as changes in population trends are detected. 2. Based on recent trends, the rate of population growth and the rate of in-migration are projected to decrease. 3. In addition to population growth, increasing household formation rates (i.e., decreasing average household size) will increase the demand for housing. 4. In addition to population growth, increasing labor force participation rates will increase the resident labor force, thereby increasing the demand for employment opportunities. I-7