Greenville County Planning Commission

THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENT SUMMARIES

In addition to identifying those issues most important to citizens in Greenville County, the planning process included assessing the seven basic factors important to Greenville County's future. They are: Population, Economics, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, Community Facilities, Housing, and Land Use. The Land Use element encompasses all elements and is the basis for the Greenville County Future Land Use Map (please see inside back cover). The following is a list of the seven elements and the type of information which was compiled for each element.

• Population

Population Trends and Projections
Characteristics of Households
Education and Income Levels

• Cultural Resources

Historic Buildings and Districts
Archeological Sites
Significant Artistic and Religious Activities

 

• Economics

Trends and Projections of the Labor Force
Employment Characteristics
Economic Base Analysis
Commercial and Retail Development
Industrial Development

• Community Facilities

Transportation and Service Infrastructure
Schools and Libraries
Public Safety and Emergency Plans
Solid Waste Facilities

• Natural Resources

Slope and Soil Characteristics
Agricultural and Forest Lands
Plant and Animal Habitats
Scenic Views and Sites
Wetland, Water, and Air Quality

 

• Housing

Age and Condition of Existing Housing
Occupancy and Affordability of Housing

 

 

• Land Use

Land Use by Category
Future Land Use
Zoning
Land Development

Each element summary in this report includes an introduction and overview; goals and objectives; and, where appropriate, recommendations for implementing the goals and objectives. Complete studies of each element are available from the Greenville County Planning Commission.

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