APPENDIX B: Detailed Description of 1984 Program DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION AND DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION SERVICES 1. Regional Data Base and Forecasts 1.1. Maintain regional demographic and land use data base, 1983 Cost: $110,000; 1984 Estimate: $70,000. This program provides for the annual updating and maintenance. of existing demographic, and use and commercial/industrial floorspace information, The lower 1984 expenditure reflects reduced need for consulting computer assistance to improve and operate programs. Responding to data requests. , 1983 Cost: $21,000; 1984 Estimate: $30,000 Data base information is collated and provided to municipalities, senior governments, businesses, consul tants and the general public. Increased expenditure is expected in 1984 due to greater municipal and public awareness of the service. - Monitor and research regional trends. 1983 Cost: $40,300; 1984 Estimate: $45 ,000 study of the poten densification of h Prepare forecasts. 1983 Cost: $39,300; 1984 Estimate: _ $40,000 Forecasts for population, labour force, housing are updated as required. housing forecasts will be will be completed for use the transportation model. i i Fae dacsi Beart ba a OR Ne ah (ALA Ld Bgl XL Hin HER CAF oy . - . . mrerret OT era area Re a eet tins Melt Ae lerm eu bediiag elena eA Maes o