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3 • LOCATION AND TYPES OF NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT The goals listed below are to provide guidance to the County and the Economic Development Commission (EDC) staff concerning appropriate locations for non-residential activity. In addition, general guidelines for desirable types of businesses and a statement of corporate citizenship will help the EDC as it develops other strategies. Location of New Non-Residential Development ► Should be located near unemployment and underemployment concentrations ► Should be encouraged within new County economic development districts ► Should be encouraged within existing and anticipated municipal boundaries at designated locations ► The EDC should seek opportunities for revitalization of Midway area and work with municipalities to expedite needed infrastructure improvements. ► Orange County, the EDC, the Town of Carrboro, and the Town of Chapel Hill should continue to participate in the University's master planning process for the Horace Williams tract. ► Limited expansion of rural nodes should be explored by the EDC and Orange County Planning if supported by the local Township Advisory Council and if uses support the local community. ► The EDC should encourage rehabilitation, preservation, and adaptive re-use of existing non-residential structures. Types of Non-Residential Development ► Generally, a wide variety of uses should be encouraged at appropriate areas. ► Emphasis should be on businesses that serve and employ the local populace. ► The EDC should strongly encourage all local governments to work together to be proactive in providing service and outreach to all existing businesses. ► The EDC should encourage agro-businesses, recycling industries, local artists, and technology transfer. (CHANGE THE ABOVE TO: The EDC should encourage small to medium sized agriculture-related businesses including forestry, recycling industries, local artists and technology transfers.)