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TRIANGLE J COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS P.O. Box 12276 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 4307 Emperor Blvd, Suite 110 Durham, NC 27703 For more information, contact John Hodges-Copple, Planning Director Phone: 919-558-9320 Email: johnhc@ticog.org web: www.ticog.dst.nc.us 0 TRIANGLE J COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS World 4307 Emperor Blvd.--P.O. Box 12276 C l a s s Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Region 919.549.0551 FAX: 919.549.9390 December 1, 2006 As community leaders in the Triangle Region, we are convinced that the time is ripe to bring together the leadership, knowledge and re- sources we are so fortunate to have in our region to address the complex development and infrastructure issues that will influence our future eco- nomic success and quality of life. As we prepare to welcome another 1 million residents over the next generation, it falls on us to create and preserve the neighborhoods, safe- guard the natural resources and provide the schools, transportation sys- tems and parks on which a successful region depends. Each of us, as individuals, as members of communities and as leaders within organizations, will be greatly affected by the development and infrastructure challenges we face, and by the responses we choose to make in the face of these challenges. Ddsting programs to be included in the Partnership for Development Infrastructure • Joint Land Use-Transportation-Air Quality Program • Center Of the Region Enterprise (CORE) • Smart Growth Committee • Triangle Area Rural Transportation Planning Organization (TARPO) • Triangle Data Center • Community Participation and Assistance Program rt'dngieDevelopnient; Conser' v ationiand ?otltfy Principles - 2000 ? cr; result of the Regional Development Choice rolect, the Tnandl, I Council of Governmettfrs; 4.eptcr Triar l rl egtor?aI Council and ;?rr0l to mart Go ?C?Qa6tion-a group Qf biLsp i essFcvatc and'envtronmental representatives.- s m, (Itendd`rsed the fotlowmgprinciples. They, q ; T>rse„asa framework for the Partnership`, t ? ? ? ih?r{+ M 'kf',PATTERN OF DEVELOPMENT ftnealiands that are aProprrnfe`tfar clevel ,. `a,T ment,?as well a envttonrt?entally+sensttrvc toric, natural or recrea#io?ia? lands Iha need %g Dtpction. Pursue p6lt2res and strategies that ?.?both equitable and eefitststent With here signations. ALKABLE COMIAUNITIES'( tiq sign neighborhoods and communities to fos- Walkability, safety and a sense of place. FORDABLE LIVING { ure the costs associated with living in the s" r„ 1 lion are aff6ecicibld or all. EM SPACE rserve'more natura' Fareas:and open spa J provide for their local and regional inter- inPrtinn Please join with us in a focused, cooperative partnership to ensure that our choices are well-informed, broadly-considered and future-oriented. /%ttc2c..": 4&Ln, portation system which links residential, em- ployment, commercial and recreational' areas. ?`. ,ENHANCED CIVIC REALM The civic realm should be viewed as a legacy to future generations. - MIXED-USE ACTIVITY CENTERS Promote different, mixed-use centers of various scales for ead1;`city, town and crossroads in the Triangle to serve as centers of civic, social, educational, cultural and economic life, and as transportation hubs. SHARED BENEFITS Share the region's resources to improve the quality of life for all citizens. Marla Dorrel Barry Jacobs Cary Town Council Orange County Commission Chair, Triangle J Council of Governments Ist Vice Chair, Triangle J COG 'fG Thomas Crowder Raleigh City Council 2nd Vice Chair, Triangle J COG Mike Cross Chatham County Commission Secretary/Treasurer, Triangle J COG