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Western Futures - Development, Land Use and 
Population Trends in the American West
People in the West People in the West
Charts and data for the 11 western states and the region: growth trends; pyramids; national overview; diversity.
Shape of the Region Shape of the Region
Factors that shape growth: the economy, environment and resources, public lands. NEW graphics added 9/02
Land Use Links Land Use Links

Our guide to other land use forecasting projects, data providers, and planning organizations.

Mapping Development
Mapping Development
Time-series maps and a Growth Data Sheet show projected development, by state and region, to 2050, along with growth trends since 1960.
Growth Data Sheet|Site Index|
Development: West | AZ | N. CA | S. CA | CO | ID | MT | NM | NV | OR | UT | WA | WY
Population: West | US | AZ | CA | CO | ID | MT | NM | NV | OR | UT | WA | WY
A Project of the Center of the American West
Western Futures
Webmaster: Tom Dickinson
Revised June 25, 2001