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.~ <br />the Carolina North prroject mrd participates as appropriate in the development of <br />policy positions with the Orange Cornzty representatives to the Cm•olina North <br />Leadership Committee. This information is then conveyed to the workgroup. <br />D. Provide input and encourage participation in updated county land use plan <br />and concomitant tools, including provisions for transfer of development <br />rights, to conserve and protect resources and open space. <br />As irr the previous section, EDC staff and selected Board members have been <br />active participants irr the Ti°ansfer of Development Rights task force in the pa-st <br />,year. Members of the Lrfrasb°uchn•e WorJcgroup have attended various updates <br />on the comprehensive planning process, and it fornrutiaral session orr transfer of <br />development rights. <br />E. Encourage compact and higher density development in areas served by water <br />and sewer. <br />Efforts relating to this component have been focused on participation in the <br />Transfer of Development task force (par°ticrdarly as it relates to the identification <br />of receiving areas), the Efland-Mebane task force, mrrl the Hillsborough Growth <br />Plan task force. We also provided assistance to Chapel Hill as it developed a job <br />description, fm° an Economic Development O~cer, iadrich has a strong emphasis <br />on redevelopment and re-use of zaulerused and vacant properties. <br />F. Encourage mixed use projects that support walkable communities <br />Dm°ing 200.5-06, the EDC began looking at the potential of revising regzrlations <br />governing rural activity nodes to encourage more commercial activities within <br />walking or° biking distance of residential areas. Mor°e work will be completed on <br />this concept in the upcoming year <br />G. Promote public transportation, alternative modes of transportation, and <br />encourage car pooling and park and ride participation to reduce reliance on <br />single occupant vehicles <br />This activity has not beery a priority during the past year°, We will take it up in the <br />,year ahead, dovetailing with the County's effor°ts to reduce employee parking <br />downtown during the justice, facility corrstrrrction phase. <br />H. Support Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance to ensure appropriate <br />pace of development <br />The worltgrorrp lras not taken any specifte action related to this goal. <br />