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HPC Comments on the SOCFProvisional Report Page 2 • 1 -7c) Encourage heritage tourism by protecting historic and archaeological sites and opening selected sites for a County historic "trail . " • 1 -7d) Support the preservation and sharing of the County' s history through displays, museum exhibits, etc . Goal 4 : Improve Government Efficiency and Effectiveness • 4-4g) Provide more equal funds per sq. ft . building space to city and county school systems for remodeling or renovating old schools than for the building of new ones. • 44h) Encourage the County to provide an example of adaptive reuse by seeking historic buildings for county services instead of demolishing existing structures and building new ones. Environment and Land Use Goal 1 : Promote Land Use Patterns that Meet Our Citizens ' Needs While Protecting Natural Resources • ENVm I -20 In Rural Areas support development of Small Area Plans for the County' s five identified rural community centers, in ways that maintain the existing character, and historic integrity of designated or eligible National Register Historic Districts and Local Historic Districts. Support the creation of non water and sewer dependent small "hamlets " in these areas . Explore feasibility of expanding the existing Rural Industrial Node . • ENV- 1 -2d) Create a joint land use plan with a focus on preserving the rural and farm lands, including significant historic and archaeological sites . Ideas must come from citizens working with elected officials and funds must be provided . Environment and Land Use Goal 2 : Conserve Natural Areas , Farmland and Other Important Open Space • ENV-24 ) Use the Lands Legacy program to develop a comprehensive Countywide Natural Areas Conservation/Open Space Plan that addresses the following : J) Identify and protect important historic and archaeological sites. Environment and Land Use Goal 4 : Pollution Prevention and Waste Reduction • ENV440 Encourage building adaptive reuse rather than demolition. The Orange County Historic Preservation Commission looks forward to the opportunity to work with others to ensure the recognition and preservation of our local heritage .