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have found evidence that these needs could be supported by Hillsborough's existing population, so <br />development opportunities or an <br />we recommend that they be considered further as individual <br />overall strategy are explored. <br />Further, we recommend that any planning for development consider how these uses can fit together <br />to achieve greater benefits for the corridor, town and its residents. For example, an anchoring <br />development, such as a health clinic, could encourage other health - related firms to locate along the <br />corridor — laboratories, medical supply wholesalers, or offices. Retail opportunities such as a small as <br />grocery and general merchandise h tores mixed-use strategy identified <br />thescor iidoal,l the sTown could bellsboroughdcan <br />an anchor use. By pursuing <br />help <br />nd continuity with do unto n Hillsborough <br />that 1 asetraditionally been lackingperception of safety <br />hr the realm of health care, there are unique models that Hillsborough could explore that would the <br />meet the specific needs of its population and establish cre -based t innovator <br />for in <br />ti elius <br />provision of health care services. Also, by pursuing a health <br />Street, Hillsborough would be operating based on its strengths and what it already has, <br />rather erslhas <br />with pursuing what g is lacking. More impartacula'lt, its would allow the Town to <br />of primary health are providers, <br />with its existing health care assets —p Y, <br />and Durham Tech --as well as the future asset of the new ONC hospital. <br />In conclusion, there are several options worth exploring for Cornelius Street. Because of the <br />historic barriers to commercial development that the corridor has faced and the development of <br />other commercial sites around town, future development of Cornelius Street sites should be <br />considered for how it can snake the corridor useful to neighborhood residents. At the sane time, <br />the Town of Hillsborough should continue with the plans for physical hnprovements to the <br />physical and pedestrian environment of Cornelius Street, as these will make the area safer and <br />more attractive to all residents. <br />57 <br />