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Future Blackwood Farm Park—Master Plan Report Adopted March 3, 2011 <br /> IV. Findings <br /> After learning about the site, visiting other similar parks, sharing information <br /> electronically and at meetings, and participating in a design charette, there were <br /> several "findings" that the committee identified and used as instruments in crafting <br /> the master plan: <br /> 1. In keeping with the preliminary concept plan and the guiding <br /> principles for the master plan, there are several themes to the <br /> park (listed alphabetically): <br /> a. Agricultural Heritage <br /> b. Environmental and Education <br /> c. Historic and Cultural Resources <br /> d. Low-impact Recreation <br /> e. Natural Resources <br /> 2. The property is perfectly situated to foster interaction among <br /> populations, whether school children for education (from all <br /> schools, including the new Durham Technical Community <br /> College) or in bringing together citizens from northern and <br /> southern Orange County to share and appreciate different <br /> perspectives and understanding of rural and urban livelihoods. <br /> 3. This site offers opportunities for experiential education for both <br /> children and adults. This can enhance community building and <br /> understanding of the County's agricultural and natural/historical <br /> heritage. <br /> 4. The farmstead, house and outbuildings should be incorporated <br /> into the overall design of the park. <br /> 5. Protection of important vistas and resources will mean siting <br /> some facilities in the northern portion of the site. These should be <br /> designed in a way that minimizes impact on the neighbors to the <br /> north. <br /> 6. The scenic vista from New Hope Church Road is an important <br /> amenity and should be protected (as noted in the operating <br /> principles) and utilized as a feature of the park, perhaps with an <br /> "overlook." <br /> 10 <br />