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I <br /> I <br /> 5/ 26/ 99 <br /> FF <br /> IF W <br /> €III . F UTURE IRE EFFORTS ASV D I:v IF I -+ F.F Wa 0 1 FF. I FF I I SSI! ES - WHEREFA <br /> r � <br /> � TO GF . FROM H EREaFF <br /> Is <br /> 9 <br /> With the knowledge of what facilities , needs and standards exist at this time <br /> ( see Section II and appendices ) , the Work Group has discussed the direction <br /> of future efforts . In particular , there are two key areas to which attention <br /> should ' be drawn . <br /> First , a working set of goals and objectives must be developed that meet the <br /> diverse recreation and parks needs of the County . To implement these goals , <br /> criteria have been developed for the expenditure of future resources for land <br /> acquisition and facility siting . Subsection A below addresses these needs . <br /> Second , the potential for joint siting and management of sites is seen as a <br /> logical extension of the information gathered to date . An evaluation of <br /> possibilities in this area is also warranted , and is included as subsection B . <br /> Impediments to locating new faci. lities , potential for coordination with Duke <br /> and OWASA in meeting future goals , and mechanisms for accomplishing <br /> these objectives are also addressed in this section . <br /> A . Park and Recreation Land Acquisition Goals , <br /> Objectives and Criteria <br /> 1 . Goals and Objectives for Land Acquisition <br /> In looking to acquire land for future recreation and parks needs , there <br /> are several goals that have become apparent through the discussions <br /> of the Work Group , <br /> Goals <br /> * Encourage school / park joint planning <br /> * Preserve natural resources <br /> * Promote multi -jurisdictional recreation and preservation efforts <br /> Preserve watersheds and water quality <br /> Encourage historic and cultural preservation <br /> Identify and emphasize targeted needs <br /> * Establish public/ private partnerships <br /> * Encourage the dedication of easements <br /> * Implement land - banking opportunities <br /> * Acquire/ purchase parkland through development process <br /> Develop linear parks concepts and plans <br /> Using these goals , more - specific objectives were identified : <br /> Objectives <br /> * Keep active recreation facilities away from land that is <br /> 12 <br />