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B. Metropolitan Goals x,~'~!e tT_he following Metropolitan Ggoals are listed under the topic headin~ applicable section in this chapter or in each the first section of this chapter are also stated in ~nnection withofthe individual Metro Plan elements Chapter III (Metro Plan Elements) and Chapter IV (Metro Plan Review, Amendments, and Refinements~. , they are central to the entire Plan, so they are included here as well as in the order they appear in the Plan. Growth Management and the Urban Service Area 1. Use urban, urbanizable, and rural lands efficiently. 2. Encourage orderly and efficient conversion of land from rural to urban uses in response to urban needs, taking into account metropolitan and statewide goals. 3. Protect rural lands best suited for non-urban uses from incompatible urban encroachment. Residential Land Use and Housing 1. Provide viable residential communities so all residents can choose sound, affordable housing that meets individual needs. [ EconomyEconomic 1. Broaden, improve, and diversify the metropolitan economy while maintaining or enhancing the environment. Environmental Resources 1. Protect valuable natural resources and encourage their wise management and proper use and reuse, reflecting their special natural assets. 2. Maintain a variety of open spaces within and on the fringe of the developing area. 3. Protect life and property from the effects of natural hazards. 4. Provide a healthy and attractive environment, including clean air and clean water, for the metropolitan population. Willamette River Greenway, River Corridors, and Waterways I 1. Protect, conserve, and enhance the natural, scenic, environmental, and economic qualities of river and waterway corridors. II-B-1