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49 <br /> NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs - 91.415, 91.215 (f) <br /> Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Facilities: <br /> The following were identified as needs related to public facilities: <br /> • School facilities need to be modernized and made ADA-accessible. <br /> • More public facilities need to be made ADA-accessible. <br /> • Public facilities should be made more resilient for climate change. <br /> • Additional public facilities should be provided to accommodate the county's growing <br /> population. <br /> • Public facilities should operate on hours beyond standard business hours(e.g., later in the <br /> evenings or on weekends). <br /> How were these needs determined? <br /> These needs were determined through analysis of plans from jurisdictions in Orange County and public <br /> comments on facility needs. <br /> Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Improvements: <br /> The following were identified as needs for public improvements: <br /> • Intersections, public buildings, and facilities should be made ADA-compliant and handicap <br /> accessible. <br /> • Roads, curbs, and sidewalks should be improved where needed. <br /> • Additional sidewalks and bike lanes should be provided. <br /> • Additional bus shelters should be provided. <br /> • Storm water management systems should be improved. <br /> How were these needs determined? <br /> These needs were determined through analysis of plans from jurisdictions in Orange County and public <br /> comments on facility needs. <br /> Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Services: <br /> The following were identified as needs for public services: <br /> • Fire protection should be improved for residents in more rural parts of the county. <br /> • Public safety services should be improved in more rural parts of the county. <br /> • Communities in Orange County should support affirmatively further fair housing for their <br /> residents. <br /> • A fully-funded, best practice Rapid Re-Housing program should be established for individuals <br /> experiencing homelessness. <br /> How were these needs determined? <br /> These needs were determined through analysis of plans from jurisdictions in Orange County and public <br /> comments on facility needs. <br /> FFY 2020—2024 Orange County, NC HOME Consortium 46 <br /> Consolidated Plan <br /> OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.06/30/2018) <br />