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GOALS R E S I L I E \ • 1l 11 U \ I T Y <br /> LOOKING TO 2050 <br /> GOAL TARGET <br /> CR 3 INVEST IN EXPAND COUNTY <br /> , <br /> INFRASTRUCTURE <br /> FOR CLIMATECLIMATE RESILIENCE • <br /> RESILIENCE EXPENDITURES <br /> STRATEGY ACTION <br /> CR 3.1 CR 3.1.1 <br /> Expand the use of green Partner with higher education resources within the County(UNC- <br /> infrastructure(GI)to manage CH, Durham Tech)to perform research and test GI stormwater pilot <br /> stormwater runoff,considering programs. Plan for one research project per year beginning in 2027 <br /> incentives to encourage CR 3.1.2 <br /> implementation in local Establish partnerships with at least two schools or community <br /> neighborhoods organizations like Urban Sustainability Solutions to install rain garden <br /> installations and provide green infrastructure education in the <br /> TIER:SUPPORTIVE community <br /> PRIORITY SCORE:4.75 CR 3.1.3 <br /> CO-BENEFITS: Implement permeable, GI alternatives to paving in sidewalks, parking <br /> ® ® 0 0 O lots and driveways at County facilities <br /> CR 3.1.4 <br /> Provide guidelines and incentives for developers to use GI <br /> CR 3.1.5 <br /> Pair permeable surfaces with stormwater management strategies <br /> such as bioswales and rain gardens at County facilities <br /> CR 3.1.6 <br /> Attend neighborhood association and Rotary Club meetings to <br /> communicate green infrastructure improvements and offer a "How <br /> to"on translating this work onto specific residential properties <br /> 74 2023 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA <br />