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1 <br /> O R A N G E C O U N T Y <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: MARCH 15, 1994 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item # X-0, <br /> SUBJECT: POLICY STATEMENT: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT <br /> DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEARING: Yes _X_N0 <br /> COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE <br /> ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> DON WILLHOIT, EXTENSION 2130 <br /> DRAFT POLICY STATEMENT: <br /> TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE TELEPHONE NUMBERS: <br /> COMMUNITY Hillsborough - 732-8181 <br /> Durham - 688-7331 <br /> Mebane - 227-2031 <br /> Chapel Hill - 967-9251/968-5501 <br /> PURPOSE: To receive a report from Commissioner Willhoit on the <br /> concept of sustainable development and its application <br /> to Orange County. <br /> BACKGROUND: During the recent deliberations on the EDDs, concern <br /> was expressed regarding the long-term impacts of <br /> growth and development. Questions were raised <br /> regarding the carrying capacity of the land and the <br /> ultimate population density in Orange County. These <br /> concerns are embodied in the concepts of "sustainable <br /> development" which has become a focus of the Clinton <br /> administration. NACo has established a sustainable <br /> development task force and will be developing model <br /> programs for counties to consider. <br /> Until more definitive programs are available from NACo <br /> or 'the Shaping Orange County's Future Steering <br /> Committee, I suggest that we adopt a policy statement <br /> for inclusion in the County's Land Use Plan and <br /> Economic Development Design Manual. Rather than focus <br /> just on development, the emphasis should be toward a <br /> "Sustainable Community. " A draft is attached for <br /> consideration by the Board of Commissioners. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: Receive as information. <br />