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055 7 <br />PLAN CAT GO NEW HOPE CREEK CORRIDOR OPEN SPACE <br />_Refer to the New Hope Corridor Open Space Master Plan for <br />details.) <br />Land-Slope. Located in areas where slope varies from gradual <br />along floodplains to 201; and above. <br />Hydrology. Located primarily along New Hope Creek and its <br />tributaries, including the 100 -year floodplain. Designated as <br />"Important Regional Wetland" by- „U S' Fish and Wildlife Service. <br />Flora and Fauna. Located in areas which contain diversity, <br />including regionally rare Rlant species hardwood trees of size <br />and number uncommon for their location and im ortant wildlife <br />habitat. <br />Soil Conditions. Located in areas where soil vary from well- <br />drained, moderate! y steep firm clay to near! y level alluvial <br />soils subject to flooding. <br />Public Services Utilities. Located in areas where urban-tylpe <br />services will not be reauired and should be discouraged. <br />Transportation System. Located in areas where where the Principal <br />form of transportation will be bike aths and Redestrian trails <br />located adjacent to the rights- of- wayof interstate highways and <br />minor arterials. <br />Energy Use. No evaluation. <br />Existing Land Use: Located in areas that are generally <br />undeveloped due to slope or soils limitations, in addition to <br />specialized use areas in Duke Forest and Paths /trails adjacent <br />or within road-rights-of-way. <br />Agriculture and Forest r . Located in areas which may be suitable <br />for agriculture and forestry, with the exception of steep slopes. <br />See also Existing Land Use. <br />Population Derfsit . Located in areas which by their nature would <br />be very low density residential areas. Portions in Duke Forest <br />are not for residential use. <br />Historic and Cultural. Located in areas which may have sites <br />and or structures of historic or cultural value as identified by <br />federal state or Count_.government. <br />SECTION 3.10 ENO TOWNSHIP <br />TOWNSHIP PROFILE: SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS <br />