The document discusses population growth trends in Pointe Coupee Parish and the Baton Rouge region from 1990 to 2040. It shows that the population of the Baton Rouge MSA has grown significantly and is projected to continue growing. Pointe Coupee Parish's share of the Baton Rouge MSA population has remained around 3-4% and its own population is projected to grow to around 60,000-70,000 by 2040. The document also contains maps and data on land use, transportation, jobs, and scenario planning to guide the parish's comprehensive plan.
13. How Much of the Parish’s unconstrained
land was used by the scenario?
Total land area: 378,043
acres
Constrained: 285,248
acres
(wetlands, floodplain,
etc.)
Unconstrained: 92,579
acres
Land used in the Scenario: 5,954
Acres:
About 6.4% of the Parish’s
unconstrained land (and about
1.6% of total land area)
22. Chapter 3: Goals, Policies & Actions
Land Use Plan
Transportation Plan
Environmental Quality Plan
Economic Plan
Intergovernmental
Coordination Plan