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9 <br /> goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. <br /> Goal Two: Promote an interactive and transparent system of governance that reflects <br /> community values. <br /> Priority 7: Improve intra-and intergovernmental coordination, cooperation and collaboration. <br /> • The HPC and the Town of Hillsborough worked together to establish a joint review process <br /> for projects affecting cultural resources. The HPC continues to work with Hillsborough and <br /> Carrboro to develop a process for designated historic landmarks in the ETTs. <br /> Goal Three: Implement planning and economic development policies which create a <br /> balanced, dynamic local economy, and which promote diversity, sustainable growth and <br /> enhanced revenue while embracing community values. <br /> • Many of the HPC's major activities (Local Historic Landmarks, historic resource inventory <br /> and mapping and education/public programs) provide support for a range of heritage <br /> tourism initiatives. These activities will help ensure that historic preservation continues to be <br /> an integral part of the planning process to promote sustainable growth while respecting <br /> community values. <br /> • The Historic Resources Book will have a significant impact on cultural resource and heritage <br /> tourism in the county. The promotion and sales of the new book can be used to highlight our <br /> many historic resources, attractions and sites of cultural significance. <br /> Goal Five: Create, preserve, and protect a natural environment that includes clean water, <br /> clean air, wildlife, important natural lands and sustainable energy for present and future <br /> generations. <br /> Priority 15: Complete stewardship and management plans for Lands Legacy. <br /> • The HPC has been actively involved in the stabilization and ongoing preservation work of <br /> the historic buildings at the County's park sites, with a special focus on Blackwood Farm <br /> Park. Members have offered suggestions on potential new uses for buildings that outlived <br /> their original purpose. The collective expertise of HPC members and staff are of great value <br /> in helping the County preserve its important historic structures parks and elsewhere. <br /> If your commission played the role of an Element Lead Advisory Board involved in the 2030 <br /> Comprehensive Plan preparation process, please indicate your activities/ accomplishments as <br /> they may relate to the Comprehensive Plan's goals or objectives. <br /> • The HPC provided extensive input into DEAPR staff's development of the Natural and Cultural <br /> System Element of the Comprehensive Plan—specifically the chapter on Cultural and Historic <br /> Resources. The HPC frames its annual work plan around efforts to implement these objectives. <br /> Objective CR-1: <br /> Provide for the systematic identification of historic buildings, objects, districts, sites, structures and <br /> archaeological sites. Update and improve these inventories every 25 years. <br /> • The HPC obtained multiple federal grants to update and maintain the inventory of historic <br /> cultural resources. New property data has been entered into the joint county/state historic <br /> resources database and in the state's master GIS mapping system (HPO-GIS). These <br /> updating projects also provide data and content for the historic resources book project. <br /> • The HPC collaborates with Asset Management Services and Planning to ensure all <br /> archaeological and cultural resources are identified and protected in accordance with the <br /> -3 - <br />