What can the Comprehensive Plan do to contribute to the creation of quality jobs?
The Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that will guide decisions about where and how the various land uses, including employment, should be created. Pinal County can learn from other places in diversification of the employment base. Places that want to attract living wage jobs will set aside land which is well suited for employment. The City of Chandler is a good example of this type of forward thinking: they set aside lands very early in their history to attract the high paying jobs they have today. The land designated for employment came under pressure for development of other types of uses such as residential or commercial based on the current market demand but the City remained committed to ensuring quality jobs. These jobs have helped to create a very strong economy in Chandler and amenities for their residents.
