1. Sustainable Development: A land use plan guides the sustainable use of land and resources to promote a balance between economic development, environmental protection, and social equity.
2. Enhance Infrastructure Development: A land use plan identifies areas that require infrastructure development and serves as a blueprint for guiding the development of roads, water supply, sewage systems, and other essential infrastructure in a community.
3. Resource Conservation: A land use plan helps to conserve forests, agricultural land, water bodies, and wildlife habitats and guides conservation efforts for important ecosystem services.
4. Encourages Investment: A well-planned land use system can attract businesses and investors who are looking for predictable environments and can lead to job creation and increased economic opportunities.
5. Minimize Conflicts: A land use plan helps to minimize conflicts between different land uses, such as residential, commercial, and industrial uses, and prevents incompatible uses from conflicting with each other.
6. Community Engagement: A land use plan provides opportunities for community members to get involved in decision-making processes and ensures that their voices and concerns for community development are heard and taken into consideration.
7. Disaster Risk Reduction: A land use plan guides the identification of areas that may be at risk of natural disasters and provides guidelines for reducing exposure to risks such as floods, landslides, and earthquakes.
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