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Draft <br /> 4/ 28/ 99 <br /> Using these goals , more - specific objectives were identified .: <br /> Objectives <br /> Keep active recreation facilities off of land that is environmentally - . <br /> sensitive <br /> Develop a program for land dedication/ recreation payment that is <br /> more effective and comprehensive <br /> Protect identified natural areas and wildlife habitats in conjunction <br /> with the creation of recreation facilities <br /> * Develop linear parks in the Rural Buffer, and explore opportunities <br /> along other identified stream corridors <br /> " Retrofit " existing properties for recreation <br /> Enhance efforts like the New Hope Creek Corridor Study and the <br /> Upper Eno River preservation efforts <br /> * Keep concept of neighborhood parks <br /> '' 2 . Criteria for Evaluating Possible Land Acquisition <br /> A system should be developed to evaluate how well potential <br /> land acquisitions meet the goals and objectives . A number of <br /> specific measures have been suggested both for the purchase of <br /> property , and for the appropriateness of siting facilities . The <br /> components of this system , after approval would become the <br /> basics of the Recreation and Parks Acquisition section of the <br /> County 's Resource Acquisition Program ( see Section V ) , <br /> Potential Land Acquisition Criteria (examples ) : <br /> Compatibility of planned use with adjacent land uses <br /> ( Rogerson/ Oakwood neighborhood park ) <br /> * Appropriate intensity of use for the area ( Merritt Pasture at NC 54 <br /> and US 15/ 501 ) <br /> Location ( Northern Community Park ) <br /> Land adjacent to new schools ( Efland - Cheeks , Southern Park ) <br /> * Land for active recreation is suitable and appropriate for uses ( i . e . , <br /> not ecologically - sensitive areas ) <br /> Access ( transportation ) is safe and easily - accomplished <br /> Meeting multiple goals ( above ) gets higher weighting <br /> * . The existence of matching funds from requesting jurisdiction <br /> Grants and other funding opportunities <br /> Completion of existing projects with an adopted facility plan <br /> Potential Facilities Criteria for Sitina Decisions : <br /> Facilities should be centrally located for population to be served <br /> Both active and passive recreation opportunities may exist on - site <br /> School / park joint use sites are preferred <br /> 14 <br />