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1 ~ <br />Goa13 -Promote Neighborhood and Economic Development <br />Pnonty 3.1-Promote revitalization in selected Chapel Hill neighborhoods and economic development in general fhroughou( the <br />County <br />Strategies: <br />- Strengthen partr~erships with neighborhood associations (community pride, education, family <br />services, etc.) <br />- Work with neighborhoods to design and implement specific beautification strategies, including <br />neighborhood cleanups <br />- Promote recreational opportunities for area youth <br />- Prioritize one to two neighborhoods located in Chapel Hill and develop revitalization plans <br />accordingly <br />- Concentrate Town funding in selected neighborhoods to create maximum impact. Programs may <br />include redevelopment activities, CHDO Development-Infill and various rehabilitation programs. <br />- Build community capacity and better coordinate neighborhood services through the regular <br />dissemination of information. Examples may include Community Development Day workshops, <br />self-help workshops, activity updates, etc. <br />- Continue to work with area Chambers of Commerce and others to promote the economic <br />development of the community <br />- Coordinate effort of various Town departments to concentrate resources into selected <br />Output Indicators: - Development of a small area plan for the Rogers Road Neighborhood and a Neighborhood <br />Conservation District for the Pine Knolls neighborhood (Chapel Hill) <br />- Promote county wide partnerships that are dedicated to the economic development of the County <br />Anti-Poverty Strategy <br />The 2000 Census reported that 15,318 people in Orange County (14.1%) had incomes below <br />the poverty level-an increase of 3,576 people since 1990. In addition to their housing <br />problems, they often have other social service needs. They face a variety of problems that <br />prevent them from improving their economic situation, escaping poverty and obtaining adequate <br />and affordable housing. <br />Orange County and the Town of Chapel Hill have targeted significant CDBG and HOME <br />resources within core low-income areas to execute its anti-poverty strategies. These resources <br />will act as catalysts to invite additional public and private investment of capital and services; <br />increase the quantity and quality of affordable housing; and help low to moderate-income <br />residents acquire needed information, knowledge and skills to improve their employment <br />opportunities. <br />The anti-poverty strategy is the unifying thread that ties the housing, homeless, public housing <br />and non-housing community development strategies together as one comprehensive plan for <br />reducing the number of families that fall below the poverty level. The strategic plan, goals and <br />objectives noted throughout this part promote self-sufficiency and empowerment. <br />~9~ <br />