Land use describes where we live, work and play. In the Bay Area, issues of urban sprawl, transportation, housing, and pollution and environmental conservation all play a role in how local governments develop and preserve land.

ABAG, working in collaboration with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), provides a regional perspective. Many of our programs involve collaboration with ABAG members, community leaders, policy makers and planners.

Plan Bay Area 2050+

Plan Bay Area 2050+ will build on the strong foundation of the previous plan – Plan Bay Area 2050 – to incorporate the lessons learned from the pandemic.

PDA - Priority Development Areas

Where can we create housing near transit and jobs?

PCA - Priority Conservation Areas

How do we protect our natural environment and its beauty?

PPA - Priority Production Areas

How can we support job growth and job retention in key industrial lands?

Priority Sites

How can we make better use of places that are currently under-used?