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) M 9 flo 5 . Supply an adequate amount of land within the urban growth boundary to accommodate: 1) the diversifying manufacturing sector (especially low poll ' ut i ng, low energy using light manufacturing uses) ; 2) the expansion of existing businesses; and 3) the continued expansion of the metropolitan area as a regional distribution, trade and service center. 6. Maintain strong central business districts to provide for office- based commercial, governmental, and specialized or large-scale retail activities. 7. Ensure compatibility between industrial lands and adjacent areas. S. Reserve enough remaining large parcels for special developments requiring large lots. g . Increase the potential for convention- and tourist-related economic activities. to . Provide the necessary public - f a c i l i t i e s and services to allow economic development. 11. Attempt. to find ways tp more effectively use inefficiently used resources such as land, labor; and secondary waste products. 12.. Provide for limiting mixing of office, commercial, and industrial uses subject to clear, objective criteria which (1) do not mater- ially reduce the suitability of industrial, office, or commercial areas for primary use, (2) assure compatibility, and (3) consider the potential for increased traffic congestion. Policies 1. Demonstrate a positive interest in existing and new industries, especially those providing above-average wage and salary levels, .an increased variety of job opportunities, a rise in the standard of living, and utilization of our exi sting comparative advantage in the level of education and skill of the resident labor force. 2. Encourage economic development which utilizes local capital, entrepreneurial skills and the resident labor force. 3. Encourage local residents to develop job skills and other educa- tional attributes that will enable them to fill . exi sting job opportunities . r III-B-4