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

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

This is not acceptable!

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.