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ft, , 2, E S I L I E <br /> \ • 1l 11 U \ I T Y <br /> 050 <br /> GOAL TARGET <br /> EXPANDCR 2 INVEST IN • <br /> INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TO INCLUDE CLIMATE <br /> CLIMATE RESILIENCE RESILIENCE EXPENDITURESF <br /> STRATEGY ACTION <br /> CR 2.1 CR 2.1.1 <br /> Expand the use of green Develop a five-year plan to disincentivize the use of wet ponds <br /> infrastructure to manage CR 2.1.2 <br /> stormwater runoff,considering Partner with higher education resources within the County(UNC-CH, <br /> incentives to encourage Durham Tech)to perform research and test pilot programs aimed at <br /> implementation in local creating resilience with climate change. Plan for one research project <br /> neighborhoods per year beginning in 2027 <br /> TIER:SUPPORTIVE <br /> PRIORITY SCORE:4.75 <br /> CO-BENEFITS: <br /> All ® 00 <br /> STRATEGY ACTION <br /> CR 2.2 CR 2.2.1 <br /> Assess strategies for reducing Develop and implement comprehensive riparian ecosystem <br /> impacts of climate change restoration plan and relevant floodplain management policies <br /> on municipal and community CR 2.2.2 <br /> infrastructure Partner with Arts Commission to create murals using heat reflective <br /> paint on County properties that do double duty as a resiliency measure <br /> TIER:SUPPORTIVE but also to inform and educate the community about climate change <br /> PRIORITY SCORE:4.75 and its impacts <br /> CO-BENEFITS: CR 2.2.3 <br /> ® ® 0 O Do a study to evaluate reducing unnecessary parking spaces to <br /> decrease impervious surfaces and create more green spaces on <br /> County property only <br /> CR 2.2.4 <br /> Promote light-colored roofs and/or a minimum specified reflectance <br /> for commercial roofs when new or at replacement <br /> CR 2.2.5 <br /> Promote alternative cooling strategies like shade trees,green roofs, <br /> and building awnings. Determine and enact standards for new <br /> buildings(supportive of BE 1.2.2) <br /> 2023 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 71 <br />