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# Background & Problem Statement

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## TL;DR  *(generated · confidence: high)*

This chapter introduces Oregon's land use and infrastructure system, which is designed to manage growth and protect resources. Economic prosperity depends on having development-ready land meeting market needs. Oregon faces a persistent shortage of both development-ready land and infrastructure, limiting its ability to attract and retain business investment and undermining statewide growth objectives.

**Key points** *(each cites a PDF page)*:

- Oregon's land use system is designed to manage growth, protect natural resources, and support efficient use of land and infrastructure ([p. 26](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=26))
- Economic growth and prosperity priorities are directly tied to the availability of development-ready land that can meet market and industry needs ([p. 26](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=26))
- Oregon faces a persistent shortage of development-ready land and infrastructure that limits the state's ability to retain and compete for business investment ([p. 26](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=26))
- The shortage undermines the state's growth objectives ([p. 26](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=26))

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Breadcrumb: Full Report > Chapter 4: Site Readiness & Infrastructure > Background & Problem Statement

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CHAPTER FOUR
Site Readiness
& Infrastructure
F O C U S : Tools for Growth

FOCUS
Tools For Growth
Site Readiness
& Infrastructure
Background and Problem Statement
Oregon’s land use system is designed to manage growth, protect natural resources, and support efficient use of
land and infrastructure. The state’s economic growth and prosperity priorities are directly tied to the availability
of development-ready land that can meet market and industry needs. Development-ready sites—as well as the
expansion of existing facilities—also require public infrastructure. Unfortunately, Oregon faces a persistent shortage
of development-ready land and infrastructure that limits the state’s ability to retain and compete for business
investment, which undermines the state’s growth objectives.

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Parent: [Chapter 4: Site Readiness & Infrastructure](./INDEX.md) · PDF: [pp. 25-26](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=25)