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r" <br /> County will probably continue to receive a larger share of the population <br /> growth in terms of residential development, as a result. <br /> However, population growth may eventually constrain employment growth as <br /> the two factors come into alignment over tine and employment opportunities <br /> become more restricted. As these opportunities are generally concentrated <br /> in government, higher education, research and development sectors, the <br /> opportunities for employment of the less skilled nay continue to be limited <br /> and result in continued out-migration of these groups. <br /> During the plan period, a number of factors will continue to affect popula- <br /> tion growth and change in the County and should be recognized in future <br /> planning efforts to guide the appropriate use of land to accomcdate this <br /> population. These factors include: <br /> o growth in the Research Triangle Park <br /> o growth of adjacent counties and cities in the Triangle J Region <br /> o growth in UNC <br /> o expansion of Duke and N.C. Memorial Hospitals' prograns <br /> o adoption of water and sewer extension policies <br /> o availability, type and cost of housing <br /> o agricultural land preservation efforts <br /> o energy availability and cost <br /> o natural systems capacity <br /> o water availabuity <br /> o local attractiveness and ambience <br /> o industrial expansion <br /> o adopted local government policies <br /> 63 <br />