The Metropolitan Greenspaces Master Plan is the implementation strategy for open <br /> space elements in both RUGGO and Region 2040. As a growth management <br /> strategy, the master plan includes policies and objectives intended to assure that <br /> nature, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation opportunities are integrated into our <br /> increasingly urban landscape. <br /> How does land Metro conducted a study comparing the ratio of land value pricing to availability of <br /> availability land supply for the period of 1990 -1992. The study shows that as vacant lands are <br /> affect land purchased and developed, the price of the remaining vacant lands increases in value. <br /> prices if This trend was found to be true across all urban zoning types. This measure is <br /> purchase is intended to allow the purchase of quality land for open space, parks and trails now, <br /> delayed? rather than waiting until land prices increase or choices are diminished. <br /> The material produced by Metro related to the Open Space Acquisition bond <br /> measure was authorized by the Metro Council under Resolution 9S -2088. <br /> M E T R O Printed on 100 percent recycled- content paper, 80 percent post - consumer waste. 94547 <br /> 4 <br />