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Appendix C 26 <br /> Highlights from Public Hearing Comments <br /> March, 1996 <br /> The following is a brief summary of citizen comments at the nine public hearing locations. <br /> Generally, participants made comments and were concerned about their center or their area <br /> of the county. <br /> 1. Hillsborough - Recreation & Parks Facility. <br /> A. Concern that 15,000 sq.ft. for the proposed Hillsborough Multipurpose Center would <br /> not be enough for future needs (Year 2005 and beyond) and that there be enough land <br /> for future growth. <br /> B. Need ways to attract more older people, suggested a restaurant. <br /> 2. Chapel Hill Senior Center at the Galleria <br /> A. Support purchase of the Chapel Hill Senior Center space. <br /> B. Concern that the adult day care be separate from the rest of the senior center and have <br /> its own entrance. <br /> 3. Carrboro Senior Center at the ArtsCenter <br /> A. Need more space at the Carrboro Center. <br /> B. Need a Center sign at the street entrance and on the facility awning. <br /> C. Many express the desire for a free- standing Carrboro Center and willing to relocate to <br /> other rental space. <br /> 4. Hargraves Community Center- Chapel Hill <br /> A. Because of the historical significance of Northside Center (first Black training school), <br /> many expressed a desire for the senior citizens programs to remain there rather than <br /> relocate to Hargraves Community Center or elsewhere. <br /> B. Concern that seniors would have to share space at Hargraves Community Center with <br /> Children/youth and wanted their own space for seniors at Northside. <br /> C. Need more space at Northside for multiple activities such as crafts sewing area, <br /> storage, drop in lounge and meeting room. Est. 1,500 sq.ft. <br /> D. Suggested need for a advisory group to help develop programs - especially to attract <br /> younger seniors. <br /> 5, Antioch Baptist Church-Young at Heart Club- Bingham Township <br /> A. Support the Senior Center Development Plan. <br /> 6. Northern Orange Human Services Center- Cedar Grove <br /> A. Support the re-design of existing space to offer more activities and services such <br /> TV/lounge area. <br /> B. Support idea to relocate all senior citizens space to south wing of the building, <br /> close to parking area, but some felt it would be too far from the restroom and water <br /> fountain. <br /> C. Need for handicap ramp and covered entrance with a porch/waiting area. <br /> D. Need outdoor sign indicating the Senior Center. <br /> E. Need for rooms to have better lighting. <br /> Page 3of4 <br />