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16 <br />IV. Findings <br />After learning about the site, visiting other similar parks, sharing information <br />electronically and at meetings, and participating in a design charette, there were <br />several "findings" that the committee identified and used as instruments in <br />crafting the master plan: <br />1. In keeping with the preliminary concept plan and the guiding <br />principles for the master plan, there are several themes to the <br />park (listed alphabetically): <br />a. Agricultural Heritage <br />b. Environmental and Education <br />c. Historic and Cultural Resources <br />d. Low-impact Recreation <br />e. Natural Resources <br />2. The property is perfectly situated to foster interaction among <br />populations, whether school children for education (from all <br />schools, including the new Durham Technical Community <br />College) or in bringing together citizens from northern and <br />southern Orange County to share and appreciate different <br />perspectives and understanding of rural and urban livelihoods. <br />3. This site offers opportunities for experiential education for both <br />children and adults. This can enhance community building and <br />understanding of the County's agricultural and <br />natural/historical heritage. <br />4. The farmstead, house _ and outbuildings should be <br />incorporated into the overall design of the park. <br />5. Protection of important vistas and resources will mean siting <br />some facilities in the northern portion of the site. These should <br />be designed in a way that minimizes impact on the neighbors <br />to the north. <br />6. The scenic vista from New Hope Church Road is an important <br />amenity and should be protected (as noted in the operating <br />11 <br />