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58 <br /> Unity Board Meeting 5: We identified the major parcels of undeveloped January 16 <br /> land or large tracts with the most likelihood of future development. The <br /> group explored hopes and fears specifically for those identified parcels and <br /> how it connected with the overall visions for the neighborhood. <br /> Interviews Round 1: We developed a set of questions for individuals to Jan. 16- Feb. 11 <br /> respond particularly with their hopes and fears related to large undeveloped <br /> tracts of land and conducted interviews with participants of the Unity Board. <br /> Unity Board Meeting 6: We reviewed all work to date and focused on the February 11 <br /> points in which there were the most differences in the interviews. We <br /> created an outreach plan and an approach to begin moving toward a final <br /> strategy document. <br /> Interviews Round 2: We interviewed additional neighbors from sub- Feb. 11-March 15 <br /> neighborhoods with the questions focused on major areas of undeveloped <br /> land and the design feel document, to make sure these conversations were <br /> taking place more broadly. <br /> Community Panel Discussion: Tools & Strategies. Four organizations - Black March 15 <br /> Family Land Trust, NC Conservation Trust, The Duke-Durham Partnership, <br /> and RENA discussed models and tools historically African American <br /> communities have used to influence land use and development; what <br /> experiences from across the state might assist Rogers Road in the <br /> preservation of its diversity; and what strategies might be used to pursue <br /> the priorities laid out by community members. Over 30 neighbors attended. <br /> Unity Board Meeting 7: We met to review the final draft of the document. April 26 <br /> Residents gave feedback page by page. At the end of the meeting, residents <br /> in attendance decided unanimously to move forward with the document <br /> pending suggested changes. <br /> Unity Board Review: The final draft was distributed to all primary April 26-May 20 <br /> participants for one last round of edits. RENA and the Jackson Center <br /> incorporated suggestions and finalized the document. <br /> vi <br />