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r r <br />From .this inventory, review, and analysis, working papers were developed <br />which describe the relevant issues and factors concerning each subject, <br />and from these analyses, findings were drawn.. <br />These findings, in turn, formed an important share of the basis' <br />as i s' for <br />updating the goals, objectives, an - d recommendations of each of the 1990 <br />General lan elements. In a d d i t i o n , several new or expanded elements were <br />developed from working papers, partly to comply with LCDC Goals. <br />The technical supplement, a product of the working papers and the various <br />reports prepared during the update of the Plan diagram, is available under <br />separate cover. It was written for use by those who wish more information <br />on the technical aspects of the Plan and its, preparation. It can also be <br />of assistance for in- -depth analysis of metropolitan planning issues.. <br />I. General Finding-s and Assumptions <br />U n l i k e findings associated with a single specific element or section <br />of the ' P1 an, the following general findings and assumptions relate <br />to the entire Plan. They are listed in the Introduction because of their <br />general application. <br />General Assumptions <br />A population of 293,700 is expected to. reside in. the Metropolitan <br />area by the year 9000 if the present trends continue. This - is a <br />53 percent increase from the 1977 population of 184, 300. Since <br />this Plan is designated to accommodate the expected population, <br />rather than remain static until 2000, it can be adjusted perio- <br />dically as changes in population trends are detected . <br />1 <br />2. Based on recent trends, the rate of population growth and the rate of <br />i n- mi Brat i are projected to decrease. <br />3. In addition to population growth, increasing household formation rates <br />(i . e . , decreasing average household size) will increase the demand for <br />housing. <br />40 In addition to population growth, increasing labor force participation <br />rates will increase the resident labor force, thereby increasing the <br />demand for employment opportunities. <br />5. The metropolitan area will experience continuing growth of the local <br />economy. <br />* The working papers are on file for pibl is use in the Springfield, Lane <br />County, and Eugene planning offices, and at the Lane Council of Governments . <br />I -7 <br />