The lone bright spot was the state of the local economy, whichwas given a grade of B+. The survey was conducted by the San DiegoAssociation of Governments, a regional planning agency that ischarged with helping to guide the area's growth over the next 20years.

SANDAG based its findings on responses from about 500individuals and groups. Transportation and housing both garneredgrades of D+, which the agency says indicates the need for smarterplanning that includes the construction of higher-density apartmentprojects.

The agency says it will conduct its survey annually to gauge howwell the region is protecting its once-vaunted quality of life asit attempts to accommodate a fast-growing population.

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