Quality of Life for the residents of the Cumberland Region rises and falls with the decisions made by the leaders of individual communities. The following are just some of the issues that have region-wide impacts although the causes of the issues are controlled by local decision makers.

• Workforce availability and traffic congestion due to dispersed employment centers scattered from housing centers impacts
• Air quality and traffic congestion impact communities
• Long commutes due to lack of housing and mobility choice
• Decreasing water quality and quantity and increasing stormwater issues

Collaborative Planning to address these issues and others will allow the Cumberland Region to maximize its economic and natural resources to result in the best possible quality of life for its residents.