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13 Goal 3 -Promote Nei hborhood and Economic Develo ment Priority 31-Promote revitalization in selected Chapel Hill neighborhoods and economic development in general throughout the Coun Strategies: - Strengthen partnerships vrith neighborhood associations (community pride, education, family ser- vices, etc ) - Work with neighbofioods to design and implement specific beautification strategies, including neighbofiood cleanups - Promote recreational opportunities for area youth - Pdodtize one io two neighborhoods located in Chapel Hill and develop revitalization plans accord- ingly - Concentrate Town funding in selected neighborhoods to create maximum impact. Programs may include redevelopment activities, CHDO Development-Infill and various rehabilitation programs- - Build community capacity and better coordinate neighborhood services through the regular dissemi- nation of information Examples may include Community Development Day workshops, self-help workshops, activity updates, etc. - Continue to work with area Chambers of Commerce and others to promote the economic develop- ment of the community - Coordinate effort of various Town departments to concentrate resources into selected neighbor- hoods Output Indicators: - Development of a small area plan for the Rogers Road Neighborhood and a Neighborhood Conser- vation District for the Pine Knolls neighborhood (Chapel Hill) - Promote Coun vdde adnershi s that are dedicated to the economic develo ment of the Coun Anti-Poverty Strategy The 2000 Census reported that 15,318 people in Orange County (14.1%) had incomes below the poverty level-an increase of 3,576 people since 1990. In addition to their housing prob- lems, they often have other social service needs. They face a variety of problems that prevent them from improving their economic situation, escaping poverty and obtaining adequate and affordable housing. Orange County and the Town of Chapel HiII have targeted significant CDBG and HOME re- sources within core low-income areas to execute its anti-poverty strategies. These resources will act as catalysts to invite additional public and private investment of capital and services; in- crease the quantity and quality of affordable housing; and help low to moderate-income resi- dents acquire needed information, knowledge and skills to improve their employment opportuni- ties. The anti-poverty strategy is the unifying thread that ties the housing, homeless, public housing and non-housing community development strategies together as one comprehensive plan for reducing the number of families that fall below the poverty level. The strategic plan, goals and objectives noted throughout this part pro mote self-sufficiency and empowerment. [11]