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Delawareans are concerned about the threat of sprawl, traffic congestion, loss of farmland and open space, diminished air and water quality, and a shortage of affordable housing.
Strategies for State Policies and Spending was adopted by Governor Ruth Ann Minner and published by the Office of State Planning Coordination to coordinate land use decision-making with the provision of infrastructure and services in a manner that makes the best use of Delaware's natural and fiscal resources. There are two fundamental policies that guide the State Strategies:
State spending should promote quality, efficiency, and compact growth; and
State policies should foster order and resource protection, not degradation.
Strategies for State Policies and Spending includes a map that serves as a graphic representation of the areas favored for growth. The map depicts four investment levels, of which the first three are appropriate locations for the application of these regulations: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Level 3, however, is intended for longer term phased growth or land preservation. For a full description of the investment levels as well as the map, please visit: www.state.de.us/planning/strategies. The strategies of the State's Livable Delaware initiative complement the Strategies for State Policies and Spending. They are intended to support growth in areas that the State has agreed are most appropriate for and capable of accommodating this growth in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a focus on existing communities and growth areas. Through these regulations, detailed herein, DelDOT is empowered to secure right-of-way for roadway improvements that are consistent with and support this key objective of Livable Delaware.
2 Del. Admin. Code § 2308-2.0