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IS MULTI-OBJECTIVE PLANNING? WHAT Multi-objective planning is more complex than planning that is done by a single agCllcy It is not as simple as preparing for the implemelltation of a single program. As the words imply, multi-objective planning involves identifying and finding ways to carry out multiple activities that will achieve certain outcomes. Multi-objective planning is a process with five essential components: 1 A1uiti-objective planning addresses numerous issues and goals simultaneously. Each is approached with the best technical information available, resulting in a multi-disciplinary effort. 2 Multi-objective planning is based on an appropriately delineated planning area. . Resource-based issues, like "..rater resources, must incorporate the entire ecosystem, watershed, basin, or other appropriate unit. A political jurisdiction may also be an appropriate unit, depending on the identified objectives. 3 klulti-objective planning is locally based. The process must be initiated by and driven by individuals, groups, and local government bodies within the planning area. . The problems, their potential solutions, and other goals and objectives must be those identified by residents of the planning area, assisted by technical experts as necessary. . Local consensus, local citizen commitment, and cooperation among local units of government must be built to solve common problems. 4 A1ulti-objective planning uses existing resources to the maximum extent possible. Rather than proposing ne".... projects or programs that require approvals or fund- ing, existing opportunities are utilized as much as possible. Because of this, the resulting plan can be implemented right away, even if only in small segments. . Existing programs, projects, studies, and plans are incorporated. . Technical expertise that is already available is brought to bear on the issues. . Existing public and private sources of funding are sought. . !\'ew top-dmvn, single4purpose or one-dimensional programs are not proposed; neither are single- agency, "multi-purpose" projects. 5 .Multi-objective planning uses a comprehensive part- nership. All levels of the public and private sectors, non-profit groups, and indi~'idual citizens must be involved. . A multi-disciplinary, multi-objective, multi-agency, bottom-up partnership is used to solve problems. The problem-solving procedure must be interactive. It should be aided by trained, neutral facilitators. The multi-objective planning process has numerous advantages. It allmvs a common vision of an area's future to be developed among both the local public and government .