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a• <br /> Ci <br /> a, 3• <br /> 9' [l <br /> costs to the community which are nowhere discussed in <br /> the report: pressure on already strained public services <br /> thereby reducing their quality, crowding, 'noise, pollution, <br /> crime, and stress on the fragile Eno River ecosystem which <br /> is threatened today by the encroachment of development and <br /> the removal of water for residential and commercial use. <br /> It is well—known that northern Orange County has one of <br /> the highest employment rates in the United States, the result <br /> in no small part of its economic base in education, health <br /> care delivery and other service activities. What possible <br /> advantages to the present citizenry can further industrialization <br /> bring? A more stable economy? Not when you are the most <br /> stable economy in the country. Better paying jobs? Not <br /> likely when wages in service sections are rising more rapidly <br /> than in manufacturing! A better relationship between people <br /> and natural resources? Not when the pressure is already clearly <br /> visible on water, sewer, and transportation facilities. <br /> Clearly some land owners may benefit from the land use <br /> assum d in this report. But who else? Will this change <br /> take place at the expense of the quality of life of other <br /> citizens of the county? The planning report should tell us. <br />