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Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington
The Northeast Megaregion
- 49 million
inhabitants
- 17% of U.S.
population on 2%
- f the land area
- 20% of U.S. GDP
- Will add 19
Landscape Conservation in the Northeast Megaregion Robert Pirani - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Landscape Conservation in the Northeast Megaregion Robert Pirani Vice President for Environmental Programs November, 2010 The Northeast Megaregion 49 million inhabitants 17% of U.S. Boston population on 2% of the land area 20%
Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington
Source: RPA, adapted from the Appalachian Mountain Club
DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT CONSERVATION CONTEXT Stewardship Habitat Water resources Agriculture and Forestry Recreational resources Transportation infrastructure Energy infrastructure Water infrastructure Urban growth Large landscape conservation initiatives