In reconciling the more skilled requirements of new employment with a traditionally less skilled but more numerous ethnic labor supply, maladjustments have occurred which have largely been borne in social and economic costs by the Region’s minority population. Costs have also been imposed, unwittingly, on the form and functioning of the Region itself. A recent past period, 1959 to 1967, serves to identify and dimension the problem; and forecasts for the future, 1975 and 1985, outline the disparities which can be expected should present trends continue. Insofar as regional planning procedures are applicable to the solution of this problem, recommendations for action are set forth in the areas of housing and manpower training. Also, a case study of seven suburban counties provides target areas for short and longer-term implementation of the proposals.