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Draft <br /> 4/ 28/ 99 <br /> d . Public / private partnerships across jurisdictions <br /> As mentioned above, one of the most exciting prospects <br /> for the future of recreation and parks provision in Orange <br /> County is that of public/private partnerships. <br /> Coordination with OWASA and UNC in locating future <br /> parks and facilities seems feasible, and the Work Group <br /> recommends that the local governments (perhaps <br /> through the Parkland and Resources Council) work to <br /> identify properties for potential partnership and meet to <br /> explore these possibilities. In particular, the identified <br /> need for a large district park between Chapel Hill- <br /> Carrboro and Hillsborough might be a venture that all <br /> parties would have a stake in . <br /> Additionally, partnerships with other entities may take on <br /> different roles. Coordination with Duke University is also <br /> recommended, although it is recognized that Duke Forest <br /> is of a different nature. Duke Forest plays an important <br /> role in the open space network of the County, and future <br /> discussion of that role as links in a corridor or trail <br /> system will be critical. <br /> Finally, the potential for coordination with Triangle Land <br /> Conservancy, the State of North Carolina, the Eno River <br /> Association and private firms appears to exist and should <br /> be encouraged where practical. <br /> cilities Plan for Parks and Recreation <br /> e . point Capital Fa <br /> If the local governments in Orange County are to be <br /> successful in providing for the long - term needs of <br /> County/town residents, it is clear that joint capital <br /> funding and land-banking efforts need to be addressed, <br /> and should be addressed as quickly as possible. A <br /> meeting of Managers, elected officials and staff should be <br /> called to develop a plan for coordination . <br /> Regardless of future decisions in areas such as merged <br /> functions of the departments, it is clear that land prices <br /> will continue to escalate. Potential larger park areas <br /> inside the Chapel Hill- Carrboro area are quite limited, <br /> which will require planning for future joint district parks <br /> in the County. This, plus the inability to accumulate <br /> sufficient funds individually, leads to a strong <br /> recommendation that Orange County, Chapel Hill, <br /> Carrboro and Hillsborough develop a plan to coordinate <br /> 38 <br />