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29.Regional parks <br /> 30.Regional transportation and transit alternatives <br /> 31.Job training for "green" industries <br /> Sidebars (these stories support the cover, provide statistics and share small <br /> successes) <br /> 1. Adding Value: Regional Processing Center, An Incubator for Local <br /> Agricultural Economy <br /> 2. Rural Character Strengthened and Preserved <br /> 3. Creativity is a Growth Industry <br /> 4. Attracting the Creative Class: Orange County Supports Arts, Funds <br /> Schools, Creates Recreational Opportunities and Helps Downtown <br /> Businesses Thrive <br /> 5. Qualified Workforce <br /> 6. Growth Supported by Natural Systems: Balance <br /> 7. Adequate Public Service <br /> 8. Protecting Natural Resources: Clean Air and Water. Building the Land's <br /> Legacy Program <br /> 9. Save Haven for Diversity <br /> 10.Local Network Provides Healthcare for All <br /> 11. Converted waste to energy <br /> 12.Utilized the intellectual and research capabilities of neighboring institutions <br /> of higher education UNC-Chapel, Duke and Durham Tech <br /> 13.Provided the infrastructure to support the "green" business and economy <br /> 14.Thoughtful about land use decisions. Targeted development. Supported <br /> compact development. <br /> 15.Modeled principles of sustainability within Orange County operations <br /> including fleet, buildings, and food. Provided the financing and structure <br /> to support a green and sustainable county operation. <br /> 16.Sustained a strong agricultural community <br /> 17.Created opportunities for new businesses <br /> 18.Used the 1981 Land Use Plan as a template for protecting the <br /> environment <br /> 19.Maintained commitment to social justice <br /> 20.How did Orange County do it? They worked with their neighboring towns, <br /> cities and counties. They looked beyond their borders. <br /> Quotes: What people are saying about Orange County's success: <br /> 1. "Increased business diversity allows lower tax rate for county." <br /> 2. All of Orange County's goals were achieved while testing each to be <br /> sure social justice principles was followed." <br /> 3. "I can still get out into the country by going 5 miles out of town." Barry <br /> Jacobs, former chair, Orange County Board of Commissioners. <br /> 10 <br />