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24 <br /> Visioning Insights <br /> Key findings from the May vision workshops and online Trails Plan survey are summarized below. <br /> a Participant Snapshot �2 Community Priorities <br /> 96%of participants Township Representation Participants emphasized the importance <br /> were Orange / of connecting key destinations like parks, <br /> County residents, asr HILLSBOROUGH <br /> with representation CHAPEL HILL libraries, markets,and schools through <br /> BHAPELH a safe,accessible trail network.The <br /> from all seven 107 $% ENO <br /> townships—especiallyINGHAM <br /> RESIDENTS Mountains to Sea Trail (MST)also emerged <br /> 5%CEDAR GROVE <br /> Hillsborough,Chapel 3%CHEEKS as a top priority, reinforcing regional <br /> Hill,and Bingham. 3% LITTLE RIVER connectivity goals.These priorities are <br /> evident in the connections drawn by <br /> This representation Length of Residency workshop participants,which are mapped <br /> will help ensure the in blue and overlaid with the points of <br /> plan reflects the `lrr interest below. <br /> Yrs � <br /> needs of both long- 2-5 Yrs — <br /> term and newer 5-,Yrs Priority Connections <br /> residents,as well as 7-lo Yrs <br /> those who use the 10-20 Yrs ' <br /> county's outdoor 20,yrs <br /> spaces but live Whole life <br /> - 1 <br /> outside its borders. 0 5 io 15 20 25 so 35 ao 45 <br /> NUMBER OF RESPONSES ` p <br /> 1111 7 <br /> Current Use of Parks&Trails <br /> Top activities like walking, hiking,and socializing are occurring � <br /> in all parts of the county.This current use shows that parks and <br /> trails are central to health, recreation,and a sense of community. <br /> 36%Recreation&Fitness 20%Connecting with Nature _ <br /> • Walking(73 votes) Wildlife observation(50 votes) <br /> • Hiking(60 votes) Birdwatching(31 votes) <br /> • Biking(26 votes) Clean-up events(10 votes) -- —� <br /> • Sports(20 votes) Gardening(3 votes) <br /> • Other/unspecified(67 votes) Other/unspecified(42 votes) <br /> 25%Socializing&Gathering 19%Relaxation&Reflection Top Points of Interest <br /> • Meet-ups with friends(57 votes) Sitting/enjoying nature(51 votes) ® Nature and Outdoor Spaces <br /> • Family outings(38 votes) Picnics(30 votes) <br /> • Community events(30 votes) Reading orjournaling(16 votes) OcconeHillsborough Riverwalk(64 votes) <br /> • Playing(19 votes) Yoga or meditation(10 votes) Blackwood <br /> Mountain State Natural Area(31 votes) <br /> • Other/unspecified(25 votes) Other/unspecified(19 votes) Blackwood Farm Park(29 votes) <br /> Q Organizations and Institutions <br /> • Orange County Public Library(47 votes) <br /> • Brumley Family Nature Preserve(Triangle Land <br /> Foundation • Conservancy-40 votes) <br /> • Chapel Hill Public Library(28 votes) <br /> Safety, mobility, natural beauty,and accessibility emerged as critical Q Gathering Spaces <br /> components as people described their visions for the Trails Plan. Weaver Street Market votes)votes) <br /> • Eno River Brewing(26 votes) <br /> Top Goals Priority Audiences Ideal Outcomes Wooden Nickel Pub(20 votes) <br /> 1. Create more parks, 1. All ages(youth to seniors) 1. Preservation of <br /> trails,open spaces 2. Pedestrians natural beauty <br /> 2. Connect points of 3. Cyclists 2. Safer Community-informed Planning <br /> interest throughout experience for <br /> the county Key Themes cyclists and <br /> 3. Increase access to 1. Network of connectivity pedestrians Community input directly shaped the <br /> outdoor spaces for a 2. Connection to nature 3. Reduced vehicle <br /> broader population 3. Safety dependency project goals,vision,and guiding principles. <br />