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27 <br /> Chair Bedford asked if the national downward trend had already started before the <br /> pandemic. <br /> Ryan Murray said that they have shown them before and after and there were differences <br /> that were shown in their quarterly surveys. He said those pushed up as people could start going <br /> out again but now the perceptions have started to go down again. He said that trust, what do you <br /> think, how do you feel questions are showing downward. <br /> Chair Bedford said it seems to track with mental health as well. <br /> Commissioner Richards asked how neutral was treated across the board. She said it <br /> makes a big difference in some of the questions. <br /> Ryan Murray said that some of the neutral responses can be from people who do not have <br /> direct experience and it was treated as a passing grade. <br /> Chair Bedford asked if she should go through the responses and see if there are big <br /> differences between rural and suburban responses and those with Chapel Hill Carrboro Schools <br /> and Orange County Schools. <br /> Ryan Murray said he can use the maps to look at the school district boundaries. He said <br /> that one thing he says to be mindful of is that there are fewer folks living in rural areas, which can <br /> lead to a lack of apples-to-apples comparisons. He said that he assumed the larger census block <br /> groups are more rural and maps can help, but not in all instances. <br /> Chair Bedford said it may be that the Board needs to discuss priorities before revising <br /> maps. <br /> Ryan Murray said that might be a plan for more down the line once there is a plan for <br /> urban and rural. <br /> 2. Consultant Briefing on Comprehensive Land Use Plan <br /> The Board received a briefing from Clarion Associates, LLC, on the Comprehensive Land Use <br /> Plan (CLUP) for discussion and feedback. <br /> BACKGROUND: At its May 16, 2023 Business meeting, the BOCC approved a contract with <br /> Clarion Associates, LCC, to develop a Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The commencement date <br /> for work was June 30, 2023, and the project kick-off occurred during the workweek of July 17-21, <br /> 2023. Most recently, at its September 5, 2023 Business meeting, the BOCC approved an <br /> amendment to the contract adding additional meetings with the Board for project briefings, <br /> discussion and feedback. This item reflects the first briefing. <br /> Cy Stober, Planning Director, introduced the item and introduced staff who have worked <br /> on the project. <br /> Leigh Anne King, of Clarion Associates, introduced other members of the consulting team: <br /> Antwain Goode and Andrea Goode of Tate Consulting, and Emily Gvino of Clarion Associates. <br />