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Population

All of Sightline's research, maps, and publications on the region's population growth and its impacts.

To track population growth, Sightline looks at average family size, which is an excellent gauge of women’s--and families’--well-being. In this section, you'll find our latest research on population and our best ideas for how the Northwest can better ensure that every child is born wanted.

Also see the Cascadia Scorecard's Population indicator.

Solutions
Make Emergency Contraception Widely Available
The Northwest can curb unintended pregnancies by ensuring easy access to emergency contraceptive pills such as Plan B.
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Resources
Report
Growth Management By the Numbers
PSRC has been examining growth targets in the Puget Sound region as part of the Puget Sound Milestones monitoring program. This analysis represents the first time that targets from all four counties have been examined from a regional perspective. Puget Sound Regional Council; 2005; Puget Sound Regional Council; 139 pp.;
Organization
Options for Sexual Health
OPT promotes optimal sexual health for British Columbians by supporting reproductive choice, reducing unplanned pregnancy, and providing quality education, information, and clinical services. http://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org
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