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fight. Sustainability in regard to the balancing of all of these components is <br /> also necessary. Clarity about our urban areas and what they will be like needs <br /> to exist. We must educate the public regarding high density, infill and mixed <br /> use. All of these terms have undeserved negative connotations in Orange County. <br /> Lastly, movement systems are necessary for a healthy, vibrant future community. <br /> The remaining panelists added the following to the list of concerns: <br /> *rezoning needs to be enabling rather than defensive. <br /> *future development must include the participation of all of the people <br /> involved. <br /> *stamina and empathy are necessary ingredients of consensus building. <br /> *commitment to the "process". <br /> *remember the regional perspective. Involve the state. <br /> *include planning for economic growth. <br /> *rural residents, both farmers and non-farmers, need to be heard. <br /> *watershed protection/funding by state. <br /> *reach consensus between tax base and economic development prior to <br /> decisions been made. <br /> It was suggested that the "Shaping. Orange County Steering Committee" which <br /> was established by the Public Private Partnership, could be used to help reach <br /> consensus on a county-wide vision. Sallee Jesse Brown stated that the first <br /> subcommittee meeting will be October 28th. The meeting will be open to the <br /> public and all comments are welcome. The first meeting will focus on the <br /> Steering Comlittee's vision. <br /> There being no further comments the meeting was adjourned. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Kathleen Baker <br /> Deputy Clerk to the Board <br /> 5 <br />