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39 <br /> „ Respect the history and physical/natural character of the <br /> neighborhood <br /> Balance land Respect identified areas of land conservation through conservation <br /> conservation4 with easements and other appropriate protections. Currently, areas with a priority <br /> modest density to of conservation are not formally protected. Conservation easements for large parts of <br /> reduce suburban the Greene Tract and for heirs property (where owners desire them) could help <br /> sprawl achieve some of the long-term hopes of maintaining large portions of the natural <br /> surroundings. <br /> Designate specific areas for modest density, to increase diversity of <br /> opportunity. We do not want the suburban sprawl taking place on the fringes of <br /> Rogers Road. Designated areas for modest density, crafted carefully, could increase <br /> diversity of opportunity & affordability, limit land disturbance, and support the mixed <br /> community so many of us desire. <br /> Minimize disruption Maintain a wooded buffer on the eastern edge of the Sandberg Lane <br /> to natural landscape portion of the neighborhood. Residents along this gravel road have long enjoyed <br /> & opens environment the privacy that comes from their sparsely-developed neighborhood, and any new <br /> to people's use and development in the Greene Tract should not infringe on that. <br /> enjoyment <br /> Ensure that large parts (80%) of the Greene tract are permanently <br /> preserved as open, natural, space. We, and many other community members, <br /> have long used the Greene tract for recreation, education, enjoyment and even as a <br /> food supply. This vacant land is a unique opportunity for residents, working with local <br /> government and groups such as the Black Family Land Trust and the Conservation <br /> 4 Conservation: The undeveloped land in Rogers Road is not vacant:to the contrary it has a wealth of value for residents of <br /> Rogers Road and surrounding communities. For generations this land has played an important role as a site for recreation, for <br /> gathering food, and for contemplation. Conservation on the tract should acknowledge and build on this cultural value without <br /> disturbing the rural feel of the area—not creating a sectioned-off or walled-off part of the community,but keeping large portions <br /> of these lands open for enjoyment and connection to the natural world, while protecting this special environment. Promoting <br /> "development that we are a part of, not the victim of" means honoring, preserving and amplifying the cultural and natural assets <br /> held by the Rogers Road community.This community aim is detailed under the rubric of conservation. However,as the glossary <br /> discusses, conservation in this context has a much broader meaning than the strictly environmental preservation, which has <br /> often been a strong consideration in planning decisions for Chapel Hill,Carrboro and Orange County. <br /> 22 <br />