A stronger regional identity will grow from increased communication and coordination, both formal and informal, across municipal boundaries. Through planning, joint services, and revenue sharing, cities and towns will be more efficient and more protective of infrastructure and the environment.

Objectives:

• The region will have an increasing number of inter-municipal planning efforts such as regional open space, economic development, public safety, or housing plans.
• The inflation-adjusted dollar value of goods and services purchased through joint procurement will steadily increase.
• There will be 100% participation of the region’s municipalities in MAPC subregions.
• An increasing proportion of local tax revenues will be shared through regional tax sharing.