Land Use | Metropolitan Transportation Commission
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:20
Land Use | Metropolitan Transportation Commission
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Land Use
As the Bay Area’s metropolitan planning agency, MTC works with cities and counties to develop land use plans that map to the Bay Area’s current and future needs.
Credit
Karl Nielsen
MTC works with the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and local cities and counties to plan for transportation, infrastructure, open space, and housing and job growth that will shape the future of the Bay Area.
Regional Growth Framework
The Bay Area is expected to be home to an additional 1.4 million households by the year 2050. It is important that the different types of transportation, housing and other land use planning work together — as part of a regional growth framework — to create an equitable, prosperous future for all Bay Area communities and make the best use of available resources.
Priority Conservation Areas
Locations designated for the protection of natural habitats and the preservation of open space for future generations.
Priority Development Areas
Places near public transit that are planned for new homes, jobs and community amenities.
Priority Production Areas
Industrial areas prioritized for the preservation and expansion of businesses that are essential to the region’s economy.
Priority Sites
Places that are planned for a large number of homes that are affordable to households with a wide range of incomes. The plans also include essential services, green space, and local and regional destinations.
Senate Bill 79: Regional Map
MTC is responsible for producing a map of the areas in the region where Senate Bill 79 (SB 79) applies. View and comment on the preliminary draft map.
Transit-Oriented Communities Policy
Prioritizing housing development that is near to transportation, putting public transit in reach for more people and improving the quality of life in the Bay Area.
Affordable Housing Opportunities on Public Lands
Identifying potential locations for new affordable housing near transit services.
Smart Parking
Helping local governments better manage parking supply and demand.
Plan Bay Area 2050+
Learn about the Bay Area's current long-range regional plan.
Technical Assistance
The Technical Assistance Portal has a variety of resources for local agency staff.
Visit abag.ca.gov.
Skip to main content
Land Use
As the Bay Area’s metropolitan planning agency, MTC works with cities and counties to develop land use plans that map to the Bay Area’s current and future needs.
Credit
Karl Nielsen
MTC works with the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and local cities and counties to plan for transportation, infrastructure, open space, and housing and job growth that will shape the future of the Bay Area.
Regional Growth Framework
The Bay Area is expected to be home to an additional 1.4 million households by the year 2050. It is important that the different types of transportation, housing and other land use planning work together — as part of a regional growth framework — to create an equitable, prosperous future for all Bay Area communities and make the best use of available resources.
Priority Conservation Areas
Locations designated for the protection of natural habitats and the preservation of open space for future generations.
Priority Development Areas
Places near public transit that are planned for new homes, jobs and community amenities.
Priority Production Areas
Industrial areas prioritized for the preservation and expansion of businesses that are essential to the region’s economy.
Priority Sites
Places that are planned for a large number of homes that are affordable to households with a wide range of incomes. The plans also include essential services, green space, and local and regional destinations.
Senate Bill 79: Regional Map
MTC is responsible for producing a map of the areas in the region where Senate Bill 79 (SB 79) applies. View and comment on the preliminary draft map.
Transit-Oriented Communities Policy
Prioritizing housing development that is near to transportation, putting public transit in reach for more people and improving the quality of life in the Bay Area.
Affordable Housing Opportunities on Public Lands
Identifying potential locations for new affordable housing near transit services.
Smart Parking
Helping local governments better manage parking supply and demand.
Plan Bay Area 2050+
Learn about the Bay Area's current long-range regional plan.
Technical Assistance
The Technical Assistance Portal has a variety of resources for local agency staff.
Visit abag.ca.gov.