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concentrations of only one specific minority group. While tracts 107.02 and iD7.03 have very high Hispanic concentrations, the concentration of other minority groups in those tracts are generally no more than average. Similarly, tracts 1D7.D1, 108.01, 111.D1, and 113 contain very high Black concentrations but other minority groups concentrate in those tracts generally no more than average except in Tract 108.01, which has both a high Black and a high American Indian population}, This indicates a tendency of minority groups to concentrate in certain areas of the County, but not in areas where members of any other racial or ethnic group are also concentrated. 2. Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction iior within the EMSA for HOPWA} ~91.215~a}~1}} dining the next year and the rationale for assigning the priorities, - orange County HOME Consortium Response: As a growing community, Orange County and the Towns of Cfiape~,. Hill, Hillsborough and Carrboro must successfully balance a diverse :array of housing end community development issues. Given the range of compe~~ng needs, the `community must invest its scarce public resources wisely. The~e~ore, as.. a general p`r~nciple, the County will attempt to expend public funds in``a way that beverages the'~ommitment of private sector support whenever possible. Through the public participation and consultation process, the County has identified th'~ community's overall goals and priorities as follows: • Provide decent and affordable housing for lout to moderate income households, including providEng affordable rental for X30°/~ AMI residents • Provide housing and .services for homeless populations with special needs • Increase the capacity and~,scope of Public Services 3. Describe actions that ~rrll take place during the next year to address obstacles to meeting unde~se,rved r~ee~s. orange County HoM~ Consort~~m Response: The .following are obstacles to meeting underserved needs in Orange County along with the Consortium's act~~ns that are intended to minimize the impact of these obstacles • The current economic and housing crisis has decreased tax revenues for the County and Tov~ns. Recognizing the heightened scarcity of available public funds, the 'Consortium will seek opportunities for leveraging private funds and will fund those projects of greatest strategic importance to the Consortium. As mixed use mixed income communities continue to add amenities to new home construction, home costs continue to rise in Orange County despite the current housing market slowdown. It is increasingly difficult to fund projects that meet low and moderate income criteria. Orange County will continue to work with local groups, and municipalities, to determine the areas that qualify for funding by researching and evaluating alternative areas. FY 2011-20.2 Action Plan 22