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a <br />TRIANGLE J COUNCIL OF <br />GOVERNMENTS <br />P.O. Box 12276 <br />Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 <br />4307 Emperor Blvd, Sake 110 <br />Durhom, NC 27703 <br />For more information, contact <br />John Hodges-Coppie, Planning Director <br />Phone: 919-558-9320 <br />Email: iohnhc~tjcog.org <br />web: www.tjcog.dstnc.us <br />E~sting Programs to be included in the Partnership for <br />Development & Infi~astructure <br />• Joint Land Use-Transportation-Air Quality Program <br />• Center Of the Region Enterprise (CORE) <br />• Smart Growth Committee <br />• Triangle Area Rural Transportation Planning Organization (TARPO) <br />• Triangle Data Center <br />• Community Participation and Assistance Program <br />TRIANGLE J COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS <br />World 4307 F~nperor Blvd--P.O. Box 12276 <br />Class Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 <br />Region 919.549.0551 FAX: 919.549.9390 <br />December 1, 2006 <br />As community leaders in the Triangle Region, we are convinced that <br />the time is ripe to bring together the leadership, lmowledge and re- <br />sources we are so fortunate to have in our region to address the complex <br />development and infrastructure issues that will influence our future eco- <br />nomic success and quality of life. <br />As we prepaze to welcome another 1 million residents over the next <br />generation, it falls on us to create and preserve the neighborhoods, safe- <br />guard the natural resources and provide the schools, transportation sys- <br />tems and pazks on which a successful region depends. <br />Each of us, as individuals, as members of communities and as leaders <br />within organizations, will be greatly affected by the development and <br />infrastructure challenges we face, and by the responses we choose to <br />make in -the face of these challenges. <br />Please join with us in a focused, cooperative partnership to ensure that <br />our choices are well-informed, broadly-considered and future-oriented. <br />/~1tQc.Cc~..- ~Y <br />~~ <br />Marla Dorrel <br />Cary Town Council <br />C~hairyT.ria~ngl~e J.+Council of Governments <br />I ~lJass'"' <br />Thomas Crowder <br />Raleigh City Council <br />2nd Vice Chair, Triangle J COG <br />Batty Jacobs <br />Orange County Commission <br />1st Vice Chair, Triangle J COG <br />Mike Cross <br />Chatham County Commission <br />Secretarylfreasurer, Triangle J COG <br />WALKABLE COMMIJNfTIES , ~ ~ ps <br />1Design`rieighborhoodi and communities to fos- <br />terwalkabilitysafety and.a sense afplaCe. <br />AFFORC7ABLE LIVING ._ <br />^Ensur'e:.the costs associated with living in the -`""` <br />iegionare affordable for all.' <br />a;. <br />:GREEN SPACE< <br />=Preserve more naturalnreas and open space,.:, <br />and provide for their local.and regional inter- <br />cornection. _ - <br />.,,< , <br />INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION <br />Create; a seamless,. regional,~mUlhmocfal trans- <br />portatibn system which: links residential, em -` :: <br />ploymettt, commerdal :.and reueaoonal areas; ' <br />ENHANCED CIVIC REALM <br />.The dvic realm should be viewed as a legary ;, <br />to future generatiortsJ <br />MIXED-USE ACTIVITY CENTERS <br />Promote different, mixed-use centers of various <br />scales for eod~ city, town and crossroads in the <br />Triangle to serve as centers of dvic, social, <br />educational, ahural and economic life, and as <br />transportation hubs. <br />SHARED BENEFITS • <br />Share the region's resources to improve the <br />quality of life for all dozens. <br />