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| | CPI - Massachusetts Office for Commonwealth Development (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) |
 | | The mission of OCD is to care for the built and natural environment by promoting sustainable development through the integration of energy, environment, housing, and transportation agencies' policies, programs and regulations. |
 | | The Office for Commonwealth Development will encourage the coordination and cooperation of all agencies, invest public funds wisely in smart growth and equitable development, give priority to investments that will deliver living wage jobs, transit access, housing, openspace and community-serving enterprises, and be guided by a set of |
 | | In brief, the Sustainable Development Principles adopted by OCD are: redevelop first, concentrate development, be fair, restore and enhance the environment, conserve natural resources, expand housing opportunities, provide transportation choice, increase job opportunities, foster sustainable businesses, and plan regionally. |
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