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319 <br /> Planning Principle 6, Water Resources Preservation <br /> The County has finite water resources to provide to future populations. The <br /> protection and management of the County's water resources should be a high <br /> priority. <br /> Planning Principle 8, Preservation of Community Character <br /> Future growth and development should occur in a manner that preserves and <br /> enhances the existing character of the County, its townships, and rural crossroads <br /> communities. <br /> Economic Development Objective ED 2.2 <br /> Encourage mixed use projects that support walkable communities. <br /> Economic Development Objective ED 2.3 <br /> Promote public transportation, alternative modes of transportation, and encourage <br /> carpooling and park-and-ride participation. <br /> Housing Goal 1 <br /> A wide range of types and densities of quality housing affordable to all in all parts <br /> of the County. <br /> Housing Objective H-1.6 <br /> Promote innovative approaches to housing that are responsive to the needs of <br /> Orange County, maintain quality and human scale, increase energy efficiency, and <br /> reduce construction and maintenance costs. <br /> Housing Goal 2 <br /> Housing that is useable by as many people as possible regardless of age, ability <br /> or circumstance. <br /> Land Use Element Overarching Goal <br /> Coordination of the amount, location, pattern, and designation of future land uses, <br /> with availability of County services and facilities sufficient to meet the needs of <br /> Orange County's population and economy consistent with other Comprehensive <br /> Plan element goals and objectives. <br /> Land Use Goal 1 <br /> Fiscally and environmentally responsible, sustainable growth, consistent with the <br /> provision of adequate services and facilities and a high quality of life. <br /> Land Use Objective LU-1.1 <br /> Coordinate the location of higher intensity/high density residential and non- <br /> residential development with existing or planned locations of public transportation, <br />