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<br />Page 7 of 22 <br /> <br />sequester carbon dioxide through photosynthesis, turning it into <br />oxygen and biomass. The carbon is then trapped in the water-covered <br />soil along with the plants, where it can remain for a long time. This <br />multifaceted approach will not only capture carbon but will also <br />educate and feed our community. <br /> <br />3. Please choose the best <br />description for the type of <br />project*: <br /> <br />*The Background and Information <br />document provides examples. <br />☒ Clean Energy Infrastructure - New <br />☐ Clean Energy Infrastructure - Repair <br />☐ Clean Energy Infrastructure - Replacement <br />☒ Communication/Education <br />☒ Nature Based Solutions <br />☐ Waste Reduction/Circular Economy <br />☐ Analysis/Plan <br />☐ Other (Please describe): <br />4. Please choose the primary <br />climate change mitigation focus <br />for this project (select all that <br />apply): <br />☒ Energy Efficiency <br />☒ Renewable Energy <br />☐ Beneficial Electrification <br />☒ Carbon Sequestration <br />☐ Other (Please describe): <br />5. Please select the jurisdiction(s) <br />where your project is focused <br />and briefly state how your <br />project aligns with the relevant <br />Climate Action Plans (2-4 <br />sentences): <br /> <br />Please name the action items <br />from each relevant plan that <br />best align with your proposed <br />project. <br />☐ Carrboro: https://townofcarrboro.org/928/Community-Climate- <br />Action-Plan <br />☐ Chapel Hill: <br />https://www.sustainchapelhill.org/featured/2020/2/18/climate-action- <br />and-response-plan <br />☒ Orange County: https://www.orangecountync.gov/3096/Climate- <br />Action-Plan <br /> <br /> <br />This Cob Outdoor Classroom and Food Forest will provide a new site for <br />community education, workshops, and programs around climate, food, <br />and sustainability. Jubilee Healing Farm is led by a Black woman and <br />this project supports minority farmers and serves to educate <br />volunteers and community members on the process of building with <br />natural materials as well as the value of growing our own food. <br /> <br />This proposed project aligns with the above plan(s) in the following <br />ways: <br /> <br />Built Environment and Energy Strategy <br />Action Item BE 1.4: This Cob Classroom can be used as a site for <br />educational programs for the community. <br />Action Item BE 4.3.2: This project will host community wide events <br />showcasing energy conservation. <br />Goal BE 5: The Cob Outdoor Classroom and Food Forest conform to <br />and educate about sustainable building practices. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 61C3903E-05FE-49FE-A6AF-E50B7D61917E