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7 <br /> Desired Outcomes of the Planning Process <br /> THEMES <br /> • Public input <br /> • Robust infrastructure plan <br /> • Reuse <br /> • Equitable and diverse policies <br /> • Proactive <br /> Population & Comparison <br /> Population & Study Area (chart) <br /> • Mebane's study area is just under 40 square miles <br /> • Similar to Holly Springs' study area of 35 square miles <br /> Population Projection: Mebane (graph) <br /> Current Population & Growth <br /> 2010 Population Density <br /> • Population of 11,393 in 2010 (within City Limits) <br /> 2035 Population Density <br /> • Adding almost 20,000 to the study area with current zoning <br /> 2035 Population Density <br /> • Adding almost 20,000 inside the ETJ with current zoning <br /> 2035 Population Density <br /> • Adding almost 20,000 inside the City Limits with current zoning <br /> Summary <br /> • Where will population growth occur? <br /> o Estimate currently zoned residential land in City Limits can accommodate <br /> additional 15,000 people <br /> o Requires development of vacant land, infill or current residential areas <br /> • Where do the additional 4-5,000 people go? <br /> o Can we or do we increase the capacity within the City Limits to accommodate? <br /> o Or do City Limits expand? <br /> • Scenario Modeling will incorporate group's input on where growth should occur <br /> Growth Strategy <br /> Growth Strategy Overview <br /> Purpose <br /> 1. Identify areas and expected intensity of future growth <br /> 2. Define land uses, average lot sizes and other information for each area <br /> 3. Recommend policies that support future desired state of growth areas <br /> • Areas expecting a higher intensity of growth over the next 5 years are G-1, G-2 & G- <br /> 3 (1 being highest) <br />