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17 <br />principles) and utilized as a feature of the park, perhaps with <br />an "overlook. " <br />7. In keeping with green energy, self-sufficiency and <br />environmental education themes, future buildings at the park <br />should use "green building" standards. The potential exists for <br />educational exhibits on the uses of sustainable energy, which <br />was a foregone conclusion on 19r~' century farms such as the <br />Blackwood Farm. <br />8. A pedestrian crossing for NC 86 is important for visits from <br />neighboring New Hope Elementary School (and nearby <br />Stanback Middle School) and the potential co-use of facilities <br />(parking, etc). NCDOT should be asked to further investigate <br />the potential for a pedestrian crossing for NC 86, which would <br />help with parking for large events and safety for school <br />children. Off-site connectivity between the schools is also <br />important. <br />9. The historic Chapel Hill-Hillsborough Road is an asset for the <br />park and should be protected and incorporated into the park. <br />10. The park should retain the agricultural and horticultural <br />heritage of the site as a part of the park experience, which <br />could include exhibits about the County's agricultural heritage, <br />areas for demonstration of agricultural practices, and <br />community gardens. <br />11. The County should continue to have dialogue with both school <br />systems about the potential for working together on <br />educational opportunities at the site. <br />12. The site's location offers a chance to site and create a Nature <br />Center, with outdoor classrooms and interpretive trails. <br />12 <br />