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<br /> Orange County Vision f -
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<br /> "Ora ng e County in the year 2030 enjoys a vibrant community lif e rich in
<br /> economic, recreational, and cultural opportunities, and celebrates its diverse
<br /> natural, cultural, and historic resources. Shared activities and quality design and
<br /> development bring people together to work, play, and live."
<br /> A Sustainable Community ', ' w ,7-;t y�� �� „,4* �i 1,7'4' " Commitment to the Well-Being of all
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<br /> In 2030, Orange County is a sustainable crl`...�I j _ I� ' �; E 'r� Citizens■•
<br /> community that has successfully integrated v' ', "S•'�" I�' " '
<br /> ��� �. ����4' In 2030, Orange County offers many high
<br /> its economic and physical development with `,w:pi'ie�4 �-f�-. 4I ,∎'� quality educational opportunities through
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<br /> preservation of its natural environment. �/"�o •�‘i;,',`?a /4 � a I i low student-teacher ratios enhanced student-
<br /> Various
<br /> joint planning projects,such as �: ,y\� „i:, $. ,4,' -t -/ parent-teacher relations, innovative teach-
<br /> the"Triangle West”comprehensive plan, a / 4-:e. `-`�a ' �
<br /> g p 1? � y'� .: �,� - u � � ���,,� ing methods,increased community college
<br /> town and county Adequate Public Facilities I "'' _ Ff ,r^ and vocational programs,and continuing
<br /> Ordinances,the comprehensive transporta- Jy,E o,�*., (`4+ N.�4 �` �,F- f education programs and opportunities at
<br /> don plan,and combined data collection and �° � '% ! - UNC. Comprehensive health and human
<br /> analysis efforts,promote efficient growth ,.,t• ',\ - services are readily accessible and available
<br /> management for the towns,county, and re- Michael Brown
<br /> g tY� to all residents throughout their lifetime,
<br /> gion. Efforts to enhance and maintain water from quality childcare to increased opportu-
<br /> and air quality are made through increased nities for seniors. Well funded heath care,
<br /> monitoring and enforcement of collabora- Growth and Development and varying degrees of affordable housing
<br /> tively developed regulations and programs, In 2030, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hills- options are available for all County residents.
<br /> such as vegetative buffers along waterways borough, and parts of Mebane are the Safer communities exist as a result of better
<br /> and the provision of alternate modes of economic hubs of the County and offer neighborhood design,community policing,
<br /> transportation. A diverse economic base is an array of cultural amenities. Most of and increased citizen involvement. Town
<br /> supported through balancing larger institu- the population growth Orange County and County governments provide these qual-
<br /> tional,commercial,and industrial operations has experienced has been funneled into ity services efficiently and they work together
<br /> with small,local businesses. Furthermore these four towns. Compact, pedestrian- to meet citizens'needs and ensure adequate
<br /> a stable and diverse agricultural economy is friendly, mixed-use neighborhoods make involvement and representation from citizens
<br /> maintained through various programs that these walkable communities that are able in shaping governmental decisions.
<br /> protect and promote local farming. to accommodate public transportation.
<br /> Growth boundaries have been estab-
<br /> lished to contain development within
<br /> these urban areas and protect the outside F —— _ • _
<br /> /' , rural areas. Growth in the town transi-
<br /> I i tion areas has been concentrated into lHil�"" B_
<br /> —�'6� small "villages" using a people-centered
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<br /> v� �I I: design that provides a variety of services, ,J, 1 •••I
<br /> ill„ y,, �'1 businesses, and a strong community life „�,� ��� �'�tlik,
<br /> 1� p,,, ��1�4�i��1mi for residents. They are socio-economi- II�:4,p p' cally diverse communities with a variety I I �,
<br /> axiiI^ % C of housing types. The County's five N� l..- II
<br /> �Un,,��l'! \ " �f 1 identified rural community centers pro- AIIJ
<br /> P�,- 1/j _ vide small-scale commercial and commu ''vii A\V �; ��'
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<br /> �� ni segrvices for local ruons /r pp= l• throu h the creation of Rural P Orange County has a nerma FT-
<br /> yr��i., l V. 't„_'✓: nently preserved natural areas, wildlife ' � ' °'`: °
<br /> �, Wit ' _ �, _\et �''` corridors and open space, maintained 1
<br /> it +I! '',:\ = s 4, `i ' • through use of large lot development, tax ,/49
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