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Implementation Bridge Report - 4 - B. RELATIONSHIP TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Overarching Goals of the Comprehensive Plan Orange County’s Comprehensive Plan was adopted in November, 2008, following an extensive process of discussion and citizen engagement. The Plan was written and adopted with the intent of being a blueprint document to guide future policy decisions for the County through the year 2030. Eight Lead Advisory Boards provided leadership and direction for the Plan: Planning Board Economic Development Commission Affordable Housing Advisory Board Commission for the Environment Agricultural Preservation Board Historic Preservation Commission Parks and Recreation Advisory Council Orange Unified Transportation A point of consensus in Orange County that emerged during preparation of the Plan is that the County needs to move toward becoming a sustainable community. The Comprehensive Plan includes a focus on implementation that is designed to link the economy, the environment, and social equity. There are seven Overarching Goals highlighted in the Comprehensive Plan, as follows: 1. Economic Development: Viable and sustainable economic development that contributes to both property and sales tax revenues, and enhances high‐ quality employment opportunities for County residents. 2. Housing: Opportunity for all citizens for Orange County to rent or purchase safe, decent, accessible, and affordable housing. 3. Land Use: Coordination of the amount, location, pattern and designation of future land uses, with the availability of County services and facilities sufficient to meet the needs of Orange County’s population and economy consistent with other Comprehensive Plan element goals and objectives. 29