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I am concerned that the industry blow back regarding strict
inititatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will move the board
in the wrong direction in developing a scoping plan.  In particular
please consider the following:

     *Global warming is the challenge of our generation. Meeting
this challenge requires fundamental changes in the way we grow our
communities. 

     *CARB should raise the land use target in the AB 32 Scoping
Plan from 5 million metric tons of C02 equivalent (MMT) to 11-14
MMT. 

     *As shown by the analysis of Dr. Reid Ewing and Dr. Arthur C.
Nelson, the 5 MMT target is based upon models that are widely
acknowledged to underestimate the benefits of dense, mixed-use
development, while the higher target is achievable with policies
California is already considering. 
Setting a higher target for the land use sector will signal to the
world that new land use patterns are a high priority in the fight
against global warming. Conversely, a low target will send the
signal that business-as-usual development should continue, and that
land use reform is a low priority for California. 

      *A higher target must be coupled with a commitment to
provide financial resources, technical assistance, and other
support to help regions, local governments, and transportation
agencies achieve the target.  

Thank you for considering these issues