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57 <br /> EE-3. Promote sustainable development <br /> principles in Economic Development Areas <br /> Orange County will support the utilization of sustainable development <br /> principles in building and site design, multimodal access, decreasing <br /> greenhouse gas emissions, and green infrastructure in Economic <br /> Development Areas (EDAs). <br /> The intent of this policy is to ensure that EDAs within Orange County utilize sustainable <br /> development principles,thereby enhancing quality of life, reducing commute times,and <br /> fostering a more integrated and resilient community. Objectives of this policy include: <br /> • Promote or incentivize sustainable building designs that reduce energy,water <br /> usage,and waste production of new businesses. <br /> • Support reduction of commute times through better multimodal access between <br /> Economic Development Areas and proximate affordable/workforce housing <br /> developments. <br /> • Decrease greenhouse gas emissions of commuting workers by providing daily <br /> commercial service needs in close proximity. <br /> • Building site designs that encourage on-site capture of stormwater through green <br /> infrastructure and reduce exposure to flooding, erosion,and drainage issues,while <br /> also providing open space amenities and passive recreation for workers. <br /> • Promote the adaptive reuse of existing buildings and structures. <br /> ¢g K' <br /> s. <br /> BLACKWOOD <br /> , <br /> _ FARM PARK <br /> 4215 NC 86 Hillsborough,NC 27278 <br /> Ra a <br /> .n <br /> .v . <br /> Blackwood Farm Park <br /> 54 PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT <br />