Land use determines demand for travel and the movement of goods. Transportation networks themselves are also a type of land use. As Whatcom County's population increases, and additional zoning requirements and changes are made, the transportation system must accomodate the growing number of goods and people that travel between and around our cities. Therefore it is important to create a county-wide land use plan that supports and enhances a coordinated transportation system and sustainable economic development throughout Whatcom County.

• Industrial land use in Whatcom County is currently dominated by oil refineries, producing all the aviation fuel for SeaTac International Airport and a significant portion of the fuel used at Vancouver International and Portland International airports.

• Introduction to land use planning
• Whatcom County land use indicators
• Land use planning information from Michigan State University
• Information about Smart Growth
• The Smarter Land Use Project
• Kids and Community activities for children
• Toolkit for integrating land use and transportation decision-making
• WA State land use code
• The American Planning Association