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Show This report is divided into two parts. Sections II and III comprise the first part, which lays the groundwork for the projections. A discussion of the Utah Process Economic and Demographic Impact Model ( UPED) employment variables, and the changing influences of inmigration, labor force participation rates, birth rates, and family size on population projection are included here. The second part of the report consists of Sections IV and V. The assumptions and methodology for the allocation of the total projection figure are described here, with tables and figures locating population and dwelling units within each particular statistical boundary. Four different sets of projections are included: • Projection by Statistical Area-- a composite area produced from census tracts, natural drainage boundaries, and improvement district boundaries. • Projection by municipality and projected municipal boundaries • Projection by common sewage collection area and improvement district. • Proj ection of the Ultimate Holding Capacity of the County by statistical areas and projected municipal boundaries. Please note that the twenty year projections provided here are conservative, and could fluctuate according to variations in economic activity on the local, regional, statewide, and even national level. The twenty year projections should not be confused with the ultimate holding capacity of the County, which is the maximum population that could be reached under typical suburban density. The strength of this method of projecting future growth is that it considers the existing potential for economic activity based on available resources and converts this potential into jobs. Considering trends now occurring nationally relating to higher participation of women in the work- 2 |