A major goal of the land use planning process is to ensure that there is sufficient land within the urban growth boundary for housing, for business and industry, for public services such as parks and schools, and an adequate transportation system to serve those needs. The forecast of growth and change in the urban area population is an important component in determining these land use needs. It is a goal of the city to use and evaluate the best historic information and expert forecasts in preparing this chapter. Regular updates of population and demographic information will be conducted to keep these forecasts current.