 SANDAG has produced long-range forecasts of population, housing, employment, income, and land use in the region since 1971.
The forecasts are simply a tool. They aid elected officials and planners by simulating the potential development patterns in the region if certain changes are made to public policy. These policy shifts are important because they are the means by which a sustainable and prosperous region is ensured.
The growth forecasts are done in two phases. Phase one produces a forecast for the entire San Diego region, called the Regionwide Forecast. Phase two allocates the Regionwide Forecast to cities, the unincorporated area, and smaller geographic areas. The subregional forecast is called the Cities/County Forecast.
The official forecasts are used to prepare water and air quality strategies and housing and environmental studies. The forecasts also are used in the development of the Regional Transportation Plan. Other uses include assessing growth impacts, projecting changes in service levels for public facilities, and determining needs for new or expanded facilities.
Visit the Long Range Forecasts home page of this site for more information and access to online forecast data. | 
